Average HDL cholesterol levels in Zambia
Zambia: Average HDL cholesterol levels was 1.1 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
1.1
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
102nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
1.1
in 1980
All-time low
1
in 1983
Years of data
39
1980–2018
Average HDL cholesterol levels in Zambia, 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 hdl cholesterol levels in Zambia is 1.1, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hdl cholesterol levels in Zambia peaked at 1.1 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1983.
Zambia ranks 102nd of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average HDL cholesterol levels in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.1 | — |
| 1981 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1 | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.1 | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.1 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.1 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.1, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.06 | 1 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 9 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hdl cholesterol levels in Zambia?
- Average hdl cholesterol levels in Zambia was 1.1 in 2018, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.1 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1983.
- How does Zambia rank for average hdl cholesterol levels?
- Zambia ranks 102nd out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zambia 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 HDL cholesterol levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated average level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "good cholesterol". Healthy levels are considered to be 1mmol/L or above for men or 1.2mmol/L or above for women.