Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Tunisia

Tunisia: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.1 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
3.1
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
134th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.4
in 1992
All-time low
3.1
in 1980
Years of data
39
1980–2018

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

01231980199920181980: 3.11981: 3.11982: 3.21983: 3.21984: 3.21985: 3.21986: 3.21987: 3.31988: 3.31989: 3.31990: 3.31991: 3.31992: 3.41993: 3.41994: 3.41995: 3.41996: 3.41997: 3.41998: 3.41999: 3.42000: 3.42001: 3.42002: 3.42003: 3.42004: 3.32005: 3.32006: 3.32007: 3.32008: 3.32009: 3.32010: 3.32011: 3.22012: 3.22013: 3.22014: 3.22015: 3.22016: 3.12017: 3.12018: 3.1

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Tunisia recorded 3.1 for average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tunisia peaked at 3.4 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 1980.

Tunisia ranks 134th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.21 3.1 3.3 10
1990s 3.38 3.3 3.4 10
2000s 3.34 3.3 3.4 10
2010s 3.18 3.1 3.3 9

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See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tunisia?
Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 1992.
What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 1980.
How does Tunisia rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Tunisia ranks 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Tunisia 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.