Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.3 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 3.3, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in United Kingdom peaked at 4.5 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.3, in 2017.
That places United Kingdom 95th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.5 | — |
| 1981 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.4 | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.3 | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.2 | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 94% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom'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 | 4.48 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.25 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.89 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.48 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in United Kingdom?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3 in 2017.
- How does United Kingdom rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- United Kingdom ranks 95th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.