Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Dominican Republic, 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 Dominican Republic is 3.6, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Dominican Republic peaked at 3.6 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 1980.
Dominican Republic ranks 30th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.57 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Dominican Republic?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Dominican Republic was 3.6 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 Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 2013.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Dominican Republic ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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.