Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
3.4
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
75th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.4
in 1980
All-time low
3.4
in 1980
Years of data
39
1980–2018

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Nicaragua, 1980–2018

01231980199920181980: 3.41981: 3.41982: 3.41983: 3.41984: 3.41985: 3.41986: 3.41987: 3.41988: 3.41989: 3.41990: 3.41991: 3.41992: 3.41993: 3.41994: 3.41995: 3.41996: 3.41997: 3.41998: 3.41999: 3.42000: 3.42001: 3.42002: 3.42003: 3.42004: 3.42005: 3.42006: 3.42007: 3.42008: 3.42009: 3.42010: 3.42011: 3.42012: 3.42013: 3.42014: 3.42015: 3.42016: 3.42017: 3.42018: 3.4

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 Nicaragua is 3.4, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nicaragua peaked at 3.4 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 1980.

That places Nicaragua 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.4 3.4 3.4 10
1990s 3.4 3.4 3.4 10
2000s 3.4 3.4 3.4 10
2010s 3.4 3.4 3.4 9

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Frequently asked questions

What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nicaragua?
Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Nicaragua was 3.4 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 Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
How does Nicaragua rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Nicaragua ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Nicaragua 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

Indicator
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 7,449 data points, 1980–2018
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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.