Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Czechia

Czechia: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.5 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
3.5
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
52nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
4.6
in 1980
All-time low
3.5
in 2017
Years of data
39
1980–2018

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Czechia, 1980–2018

0123451980199920181980: 4.61981: 4.61982: 4.61983: 4.61984: 4.51985: 4.51986: 4.51987: 4.51988: 4.51989: 4.41990: 4.41991: 4.41992: 4.41993: 4.31994: 4.31995: 4.21996: 4.21997: 4.21998: 4.11999: 4.12000: 42001: 42002: 42003: 3.92004: 3.92005: 3.82006: 3.82007: 3.82008: 3.72009: 3.72010: 3.72011: 3.72012: 3.62013: 3.62014: 3.62015: 3.62016: 3.62017: 3.52018: 3.5

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 Czechia is 3.5, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Czechia peaked at 4.6 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2017.

That places Czechia 52nd out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 4.53 4.4 4.6 10
1990s 4.26 4.1 4.4 10
2000s 3.86 3.7 4 10
2010s 3.6 3.5 3.7 9

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  14. 52 Micronesia (country) 3.5 compare
  15. 52 Norway 3.5 compare
  16. 52 Paraguay 3.5 compare
  17. 52 Poland 3.5 compare
  18. 52 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.5 compare
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  20. 52 Trinidad and Tobago 3.5 compare
  21. 52 United Arab Emirates 3.5 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Czechia?
Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Czechia was 3.5 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 Czechia?
The highest recorded value was 4.6 in 1980.
What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Czechia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2017.
How does Czechia rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Czechia ranks 52nd out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Czechia?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Czechia 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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Indicator
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 7,449 data points, 1980–2018
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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.