Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in North Korea
North Korea: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in North Korea, 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 North Korea is 3.4, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in North Korea peaked at 3.4 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 1980.
That places North Korea 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.4 | — |
| 1981 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 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 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 3.4 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.85, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 3.4 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
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- 75 New Zealand 3.4 compare
- 75 Nicaragua 3.4 compare
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- 75 Peru 3.4 compare
- 75 Saudi Arabia 3.4 compare
- 75 South Korea 3.4 compare
- 75 Sweden 3.4 compare
- 75 Switzerland 3.4 compare
- 75 Syria 3.4 compare
- 75 Tuvalu 3.4 compare
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More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 3.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 1,939 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.838 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 1,939 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 24.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in North Korea?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in North Korea was 3.4 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 North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
- How does North Korea rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- North Korea ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Korea 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.