Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Barbados
Barbados: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.3 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Barbados, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Barbados is 3.3, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Barbados peaked at 3.3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 1996.
Barbados ranks 95th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Barbados, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.2 | — |
| 1981 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 3.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 3.3 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.16 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.18 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 9 |
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More reference data data for Barbados
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0217 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0558 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0558 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.118 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2758 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Barbados?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Barbados was 3.3 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 Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 1996.
- How does Barbados rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Barbados ranks 95th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Barbados 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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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.