Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Burundi
Burundi: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 2.8 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Burundi, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 2.8 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Burundi peaked at 2.8 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.2, in 1980.
That places Burundi 163rd out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.25 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.57 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.76 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
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- 163 Uganda 2.8 compare
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More reference data data for Burundi
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8146 °C (2026)
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.581 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Burundi?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Burundi was 2.8 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8 in 2014.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2 in 1980.
- How does Burundi rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Burundi ranks 163rd out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi 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.