Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Tuvalu, 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 Tuvalu stood at 3.4. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu peaked at 3.8 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 1980.
That places Tuvalu 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.57 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.78 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.71 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.53 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu was 3.4 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1992.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
- How does Tuvalu rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Tuvalu ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.