Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Myanmar
Myanmar: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.7 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Myanmar, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 3.7 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Myanmar peaked at 3.7 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1980.
That places Myanmar 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.05 | 3 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.16 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.37 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.62 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 9 |
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More reference data data for Myanmar
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Myanmar?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Myanmar was 3.7 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7 in 2015.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1980.
- How does Myanmar rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Myanmar ranks 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.