Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Albania

Albania: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
3.6
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
30th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.8
in 1980
All-time low
3.6
in 2010
Years of data
39
1980–2018

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Albania, 1980–2018

012341980199920181980: 3.81981: 3.81982: 3.81983: 3.81984: 3.81985: 3.81986: 3.81987: 3.81988: 3.81989: 3.81990: 3.81991: 3.81992: 3.81993: 3.81994: 3.81995: 3.81996: 3.81997: 3.81998: 3.81999: 3.72000: 3.72001: 3.72002: 3.72003: 3.72004: 3.72005: 3.72006: 3.72007: 3.72008: 3.72009: 3.72010: 3.62011: 3.62012: 3.62013: 3.62014: 3.62015: 3.62016: 3.62017: 3.62018: 3.6

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Albania recorded 3.6 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

That represents a change of down 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Albania peaked at 3.8 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 2010.

Albania ranks 30th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.8 3.8 3.8 10
1990s 3.79 3.7 3.8 10
2000s 3.7 3.7 3.7 10
2010s 3.6 3.6 3.6 9

Countries ranked near Albania

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  4. 30 Dominican Republic 3.6 compare
  5. 30 Estonia 3.6 compare
  6. 30 Hungary 3.6 compare
  7. 30 Indonesia 3.6 compare
  8. 30 Jamaica 3.6 compare
  9. 30 Jordan 3.6 compare
  10. 30 Montenegro 3.6 compare
  11. 30 North Macedonia 3.6 compare
  12. 30 Papua New Guinea 3.6 compare
  13. 30 Portugal 3.6 compare
  14. 30 Romania 3.6 compare
  15. 30 Russia 3.6 compare
  16. 30 Slovakia 3.6 compare
  17. 30 Slovenia 3.6 compare
  18. 30 Ukraine 3.6 compare
  19. 30 Uruguay 3.6 compare
  20. 30 Uzbekistan 3.6 compare
  21. 30 Vanuatu 3.6 compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Albania?
Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Albania was 3.6 in 2018, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1980.
What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 2010.
How does Albania rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Albania ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average non-HDL cholesterol levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
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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.