Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Jamaica
Jamaica: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica stood at 3.6. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Jamaica peaked at 3.6 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.3, in 1991.
Jamaica ranks 30th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.31 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.32 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.48 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Jamaica?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Jamaica was 3.6 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 2018.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3 in 1991.
- How does Jamaica rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Jamaica ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.