Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Nauru
Nauru: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.1 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Nauru, 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 Nauru is 3.1, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nauru peaked at 4.1 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 2018.
That places Nauru 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Nauru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.9 | — |
| 1981 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4 | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.1 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 3.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 89% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 3.1 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 89% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.02 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.07 | 4 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.76 | 3.6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.32 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More reference data data for Nauru
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 0.1454 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 2.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 0.1454 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0006 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nauru?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nauru 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 Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1 in 1986.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 2018.
- How does Nauru rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Nauru ranks 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nauru 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.