Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Botswana
Botswana: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 2.7 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Botswana, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 2.7 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Botswana peaked at 2.8 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2.3, in 1980.
Botswana ranks 184th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.3 | — |
| 1981 | 2.3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.4 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 2.4 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.4 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.5 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 2.5 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.5 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.6 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 2.6 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.7 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.8 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.7 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 2.7 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 77% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 2.7 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.8, 96% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.42 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.73 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.72 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 184 Sao Tome and Principe 2.7 compare
- 184 Zambia 2.7 compare
- 187 Burkina Faso 2.6 compare
- 187 Nigeria 2.6 compare
- 187 Rwanda 2.6 compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Botswana?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Botswana was 2.7 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8 in 1996.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3 in 1980.
- How does Botswana rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Botswana ranks 184th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana 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.