Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Turkey
Turkey: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.3 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Turkey, 1980–2018
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 Turkey is 3.3, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Turkey peaked at 3.5 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 1980.
Turkey ranks 95th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.1 | — |
| 1981 | 3.2 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.3 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.4 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 3.3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 3.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.25 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.47 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Turkey?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Turkey was 3.3 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 1993.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 1980.
- How does Turkey rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Turkey ranks 95th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Turkey 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.