Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Slovenia
Slovenia: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Slovenia, 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 Slovenia stood at 3.6. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Slovenia peaked at 4.1 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 2018.
Slovenia ranks 30th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.09 | 4 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.04 | 4 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.85 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.71 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 9 |
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- 30 Russia 3.6 compare
- 30 Slovakia 3.6 compare
- 30 Ukraine 3.6 compare
- 30 Uruguay 3.6 compare
- 30 Uzbekistan 3.6 compare
- 30 Vanuatu 3.6 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Slovenia?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Slovenia 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 Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1 in 1981.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 2018.
- How does Slovenia rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Slovenia ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Slovenia 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.