Average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Venezuela

Venezuela: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
3.2
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
118th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.8
in 1980
All-time low
3.2
in 2018
Years of data
39
1980–2018

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

012341980199920181980: 3.81981: 3.81982: 3.81983: 3.81984: 3.81985: 3.81986: 3.81987: 3.81988: 3.81989: 3.81990: 3.81991: 3.81992: 3.81993: 3.81994: 3.81995: 3.81996: 3.81997: 3.81998: 3.81999: 3.82000: 3.82001: 3.82002: 3.82003: 3.82004: 3.82005: 3.82006: 3.72007: 3.72008: 3.72009: 3.72010: 3.62011: 3.62012: 3.52013: 3.52014: 3.42015: 3.42016: 3.32017: 3.32018: 3.2

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 Venezuela is 3.2, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Venezuela peaked at 3.8 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2018.

That places Venezuela 118th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.8 3.8 3.8 10
1990s 3.8 3.8 3.8 10
2000s 3.76 3.7 3.8 10
2010s 3.42 3.2 3.6 9

Countries ranked near Venezuela

  1. 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
  2. 118 Australia 3.2 compare
  3. 118 Belarus 3.2 compare
  4. 118 Canada 3.2 compare
  5. 118 Denmark 3.2 compare
  6. 118 East Timor 3.2 compare
  7. 118 India 3.2 compare
  8. 118 Iran 3.2 compare
  9. 118 Kyrgyzstan 3.2 compare
  10. 118 Moldova 3.2 compare
  11. 118 Nepal 3.2 compare
  12. 118 Palau 3.2 compare
  13. 118 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.2 compare
  14. 118 Tanzania 3.2 compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Venezuela?
Average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Venezuela was 3.2 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 Venezuela?
The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1980.
What is the lowest average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Venezuela?
The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2018.
How does Venezuela rank for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Venezuela ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
Is average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Venezuela?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Venezuela 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.