Rwanda vs Zambia: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Rwanda
2.6
in 2018
Zambia
2.7
in 2018
Rwanda rank
187th
Zambia rank
184th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Rwanda
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 2.7 against 2.6 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 39 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 187th and Zambia ranks 184th of 191 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.11 | 2.69 | 0.58 | Zambia |
| 1990s | 2.27 | 2.7 | 0.43 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 2.43 | 2.7 | 0.27 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 2.52 | 2.7 | 0.1778 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Rwanda or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 2.7 against 2.6 in Rwanda as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Rwanda and Zambia?
- 0.1, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Zambia?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Rwanda and Zambia rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Rwanda ranks 187th and Zambia ranks 184th 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.