Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Libya
Libya: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.1 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Libya, 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 Libya stood at 3.1. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Libya peaked at 3.6 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 2016.
Libya ranks 134th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.4 | — |
| 1981 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 3.1 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 89% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 3.1 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.35, 93% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.54 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.44 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.19 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0637 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2136 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Libya?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Libya was 3.1 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 1985.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 2016.
- How does Libya rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Libya ranks 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya 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.