Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iceland
Iceland: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.1 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iceland, 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 Iceland is 3.1, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iceland peaked at 4.7 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 2018.
Iceland ranks 134th 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.7 | — |
| 1981 | 4.7 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4.7 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4.6 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.5 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.4 | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4.3 | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 4.2 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 3.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 89% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 3.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5, 89% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.63 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.36 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.78 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iceland?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iceland was 3.1 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 2018.
- How does Iceland rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Iceland ranks 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iceland 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.