Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iraq
Iraq: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.5 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 3.5. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iraq peaked at 3.8 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2016.
That places Iraq 52nd out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.75 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.75 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.58 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 9 |
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More reference data data for Iraq
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iraq?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iraq 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1985.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2016.
- How does Iraq rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Iraq ranks 52nd out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq 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.