Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Uruguay
Uruguay: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay stood at 3.6. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Uruguay peaked at 4 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 2006.
Uruguay 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 | 3.95 | 3.9 | 4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.78 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.66 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Uruguay?
- Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 2006.
- How does Uruguay rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Uruguay ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.