Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Nepal
Nepal: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Nepal, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 3.2 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nepal peaked at 3.2 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.8, in 1980.
That places Nepal 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.8 | — |
| 1981 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.9 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.1 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 3.2 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 3.2 is above the median for South Asia, which is 3.2, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.85 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 | 2.9 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.07 | 3 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.14 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
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- 118 Canada 3.2 compare
- 118 Denmark 3.2 compare
- 118 East Timor 3.2 compare
- 118 India 3.2 compare
- 118 Iran 3.2 compare
- 118 Ireland 3.2 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 3.2 compare
- 118 Moldova 3.2 compare
- 118 Palau 3.2 compare
- 118 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.2 compare
- 118 Tanzania 3.2 compare
- 118 Venezuela 3.2 compare
More reference data data for Nepal
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nepal?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nepal was 3.2 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.2 in 2015.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8 in 1980.
- How does Nepal rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Nepal ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal 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.