Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Samoa
Samoa: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.7 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Samoa, 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 Samoa stood at 3.7.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Samoa peaked at 3.8 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 1980.
That places Samoa 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.5 | — |
| 1981 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.7 | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.8 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 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 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 3.7 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 3.7 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.58 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.74 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 12 Colombia 3.7 compare
- 12 Cook Islands 3.7 compare
- 12 Costa Rica 3.7 compare
- 12 Croatia 3.7 compare
- 12 France 3.7 compare
- 12 Honduras 3.7 compare
- 12 Kuwait 3.7 compare
- 12 Latvia 3.7 compare
- 12 Lithuania 3.7 compare
- 12 Malta 3.7 compare
- 12 Mauritius 3.7 compare
- 12 Mongolia 3.7 compare
- 12 Myanmar 3.7 compare
- 12 Panama 3.7 compare
- 12 Serbia 3.7 compare
- 12 Seychelles 3.7 compare
- 12 Solomon Islands 3.7 compare
More reference data data for Samoa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.023 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0165 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0396 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0396 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.077 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0626 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0918 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2319 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1693 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Samoa?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Samoa 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 Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1996.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 1980.
- How does Samoa rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Samoa ranks 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Samoa 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.