Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Pakistan
Pakistan: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.1 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Pakistan, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 3.1 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Pakistan peaked at 3.2 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 1980.
That places Pakistan 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.1 | — |
| 1981 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 3.1 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Pakistan'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 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.19 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.19 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Pakistan?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.2 in 1991.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 1980.
- How does Pakistan rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Pakistan ranks 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.