Saudi Arabia vs Yemen: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Saudi Arabia
3.4
in 2018
Yemen
3.4
in 2018
Saudi Arabia rank
75th
Yemen rank
75th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 3.4 against 3.4 in Yemen, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 39 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 75th and Yemen ranks 75th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and Yemen in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.49 | 3.04 | 0.45 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 3.32 | 0.18 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 3.45 | 3.48 | 0.03 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.46 | 0.0556 | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
- Saudi Arabia, at 3.4 against 3.4 in Yemen as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
- 0, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Yemen rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 75th and Yemen 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.