Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Laos
Laos: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.3 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Laos, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Laos recorded 3.3 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Laos peaked at 3.3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.6, in 1980.
Laos ranks 95th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.6 | — |
| 1981 | 2.6 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.6 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.7 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.8 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.9 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.1 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.3 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 3.3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 3.3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 | 2.8 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.12 | 3 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.28 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Laos?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Laos was 3.3 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6 in 1980.
- How does Laos rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Laos ranks 95th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Laos 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.