Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Niger or Sierra Leone?

Niger, at 2.8 against 2.8 in Sierra Leone as of 2018.

How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Sierra Leone?

39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.

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.

Niger vs Sierra Leone: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels

Niger

2.8

in 2018

Sierra Leone

2.8

in 2018

Niger rank

163rd

Sierra Leone rank

163rd

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time

Niger
Sierra Leone

How they compare

Niger currently reports 2.8 against 2.8 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.

Across all 39 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.

Niger ranks 163rd and Sierra Leone ranks 163rd of 191 countries.

Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Niger	Sierra Leone	Difference	Ahead
1980s	2.33	2.55	0.22	Sierra Leone
1990s	2.45	2.6	0.15	Sierra Leone
2000s	2.58	2.69	0.11	Sierra Leone
2010s	2.76	2.8	0.0444	Sierra Leone

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Niger or Sierra Leone?: Niger, at 2.8 against 2.8 in Sierra Leone as of 2018.
What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Niger and Sierra Leone?: 0, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Sierra Leone?: 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
How do Niger and Sierra Leone rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?: Niger ranks 163rd and Sierra Leone ranks 163rd 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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Indicator: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 191 places, 7,449 data points, 1980–2018
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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.