Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Guatemala
Guatemala: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.5 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Guatemala, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 3.5 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Guatemala peaked at 3.5 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.3, in 1980.
Guatemala ranks 52nd of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.3 | — |
| 1981 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.4 | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 3.5 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 3.5 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.5, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.32 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.49 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 52 Antigua and Barbuda 3.5 compare
- 52 Bahamas 3.5 compare
- 52 Cyprus 3.5 compare
- 52 Czechia 3.5 compare
- 52 Dominica 3.5 compare
- 52 El Salvador 3.5 compare
- 52 Finland 3.5 compare
- 52 Greece 3.5 compare
- 52 Grenada 3.5 compare
- 52 Haiti 3.5 compare
- 52 Iraq 3.5 compare
- 52 Italy 3.5 compare
- 52 Maldives 3.5 compare
- 52 Micronesia (country) 3.5 compare
- 52 Norway 3.5 compare
- 52 Paraguay 3.5 compare
- 52 Poland 3.5 compare
- 52 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.5 compare
- 52 Saint Lucia 3.5 compare
- 52 Trinidad and Tobago 3.5 compare
- 52 United Arab Emirates 3.5 compare
- 52 Vietnam 3.5 compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Guatemala?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 2001.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3 in 1980.
- How does Guatemala rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Guatemala ranks 52nd out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.