Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Panama

Panama: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.7 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
3.7
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.8
in 1995
All-time low
3.6
in 1980
Years of data
39
1980–2018

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

012341980199920181980: 3.61981: 3.61982: 3.61983: 3.61984: 3.61985: 3.71986: 3.71987: 3.71988: 3.71989: 3.71990: 3.71991: 3.71992: 3.71993: 3.71994: 3.71995: 3.81996: 3.81997: 3.81998: 3.81999: 3.82000: 3.82001: 3.82002: 3.82003: 3.82004: 3.82005: 3.82006: 3.82007: 3.82008: 3.82009: 3.82010: 3.82011: 3.82012: 3.82013: 3.82014: 3.82015: 3.82016: 3.72017: 3.72018: 3.7

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 Panama is 3.7, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Panama peaked at 3.8 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 1980.

That places Panama 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.65 3.6 3.7 10
1990s 3.75 3.7 3.8 10
2000s 3.8 3.8 3.8 10
2010s 3.77 3.7 3.8 9

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 12 Colombia 3.7 compare
  2. 12 Cook Islands 3.7 compare
  3. 12 Costa Rica 3.7 compare
  4. 12 Croatia 3.7 compare
  5. 12 France 3.7 compare
  6. 12 Honduras 3.7 compare
  7. 12 Kuwait 3.7 compare
  8. 12 Latvia 3.7 compare
  9. 12 Lithuania 3.7 compare
  10. 12 Mauritius 3.7 compare
  11. 12 Mongolia 3.7 compare
  12. 12 Myanmar 3.7 compare
  13. 12 Samoa 3.7 compare
  14. 12 Serbia 3.7 compare
  15. 12 Seychelles 3.7 compare
  16. 12 Solomon Islands 3.7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Panama?
Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Panama 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 Panama?
The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1995.
What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 1980.
How does Panama rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Panama ranks 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Panama 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.