Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Ireland
Ireland: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Ireland, 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 Ireland stood at 3.2. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ireland peaked at 4 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2018.
Ireland ranks 118th of 191 regions on this measure, 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.91 | 3.8 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.66 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.37 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
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- 118 Denmark 3.2 compare
- 118 East Timor 3.2 compare
- 118 India 3.2 compare
- 118 Iran 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ireland?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ireland 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2018.
- How does Ireland rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Ireland ranks 118th out of 191 regions with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.