Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Portugal
Portugal: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Portugal, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Portugal stood at 3.6. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Portugal peaked at 4 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 2013.
That places Portugal 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4 | — |
| 1981 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 1.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5, 1.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.93 | 3.9 | 4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.63 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 30 Albania 3.6 compare
- 30 Andorra 3.6 compare
- 30 Austria 3.6 compare
- 30 Bulgaria 3.6 compare
- 30 Dominican Republic 3.6 compare
- 30 Estonia 3.6 compare
- 30 Hungary 3.6 compare
- 30 Indonesia 3.6 compare
- 30 Jamaica 3.6 compare
- 30 Jordan 3.6 compare
- 30 Montenegro 3.6 compare
- 30 North Macedonia 3.6 compare
- 30 Papua New Guinea 3.6 compare
- 30 Romania 3.6 compare
- 30 Russia 3.6 compare
- 30 Slovakia 3.6 compare
- 30 Slovenia 3.6 compare
- 30 Ukraine 3.6 compare
- 30 Uruguay 3.6 compare
- 30 Uzbekistan 3.6 compare
- 30 Vanuatu 3.6 compare
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Portugal?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Portugal was 3.6 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Portugal ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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.