Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Brazil
Brazil: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Brazil, 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 Brazil is 3.4, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Brazil peaked at 3.7 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2016.
Brazil ranks 75th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.6 | — |
| 1981 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.7 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 3.4 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 3.4 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.68 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.67 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 75 Argentina 3.4 compare
- 75 Belize 3.4 compare
- 75 Chile 3.4 compare
- 75 Germany 3.4 compare
- 75 Israel 3.4 compare
- 75 Japan 3.4 compare
- 75 New Zealand 3.4 compare
- 75 Nicaragua 3.4 compare
- 75 Niue 3.4 compare
- 75 North Korea 3.4 compare
- 75 Oman 3.4 compare
- 75 Peru 3.4 compare
- 75 Saudi Arabia 3.4 compare
- 75 South Korea 3.4 compare
- 75 Sweden 3.4 compare
- 75 Switzerland 3.4 compare
- 75 Syria 3.4 compare
- 75 Tuvalu 3.4 compare
- 75 Yemen 3.4 compare
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Brazil?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Brazil was 3.4 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7 in 1982.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2016.
- How does Brazil rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Brazil ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brazil 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.