New Zealand vs Sweden: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
New Zealand
3.4
in 2018
Sweden
3.4
in 2018
New Zealand rank
75th
Sweden rank
75th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- New Zealand
- Sweden
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 3.4 against 3.4 in Sweden, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Sweden ahead.
New Zealand ranks 75th and Sweden ranks 75th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.48 | 4.62 | 0.14 | Sweden |
| 1990s | 4.31 | 4.15 | 0.16 | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 3.92 | 3.65 | 0.27 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 3.53 | 3.46 | 0.0778 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, New Zealand or Sweden?
- New Zealand, at 3.4 against 3.4 in Sweden as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between New Zealand and Sweden?
- 0, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sweden?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do New Zealand and Sweden rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- New Zealand ranks 75th and Sweden ranks 75th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Average non-HDL cholesterol levels. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The estimated average level of non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "bad cholesterol". Healthy levels are considered to be under 4mmol/L. Elevated levels of non-HDL cholesterol are a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.