Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iran
Iran: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iran, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran stood at 3.2. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran peaked at 4 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2017.
That places Iran 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.49 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.86 | 3.7 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.84 | 3.7 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1999.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2017.
- How does Iran rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Iran ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iran 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.