Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Germany
Germany: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Germany, 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 Germany is 3.4, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Germany peaked at 4.4 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2017.
Germany 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.4 | — |
| 1981 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.3 | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4.2 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.31 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.91 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.56 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 9 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Germany?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Germany 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2017.
- How does Germany rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Germany ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.