Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in India
India: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in India, 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 India is 3.2, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in India peaked at 3.4 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 1980.
That places India 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.1 | — |
| 1981 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.3 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.4 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 3.2 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 3.2 is above the median for South Asia, which is 3.2, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.19 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.34 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.28 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 9 |
Countries ranked near India
- 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
- 118 Australia 3.2 compare
- 118 Belarus 3.2 compare
- 118 Canada 3.2 compare
- 118 Denmark 3.2 compare
- 118 East Timor 3.2 compare
- 118 Iran 3.2 compare
- 118 Ireland 3.2 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 3.2 compare
- 118 Moldova 3.2 compare
- 118 Nepal 3.2 compare
- 118 Palau 3.2 compare
- 118 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.2 compare
- 118 Tanzania 3.2 compare
- 118 Venezuela 3.2 compare
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in India?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in India was 3.2 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 1996.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 1980.
- How does India rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- India ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this India 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.