Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Cuba
Cuba: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.3 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Cuba, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Cuba stood at 3.3. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Cuba peaked at 3.6 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.3, in 2013.
Cuba ranks 95th 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.6 | — |
| 1981 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 3.3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Cuba'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 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.51 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.33 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Cuba?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Cuba 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3 in 2013.
- How does Cuba rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Cuba ranks 95th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cuba 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.