Average HDL cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Average HDL cholesterol levels was 1.3 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average HDL cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, average hdl cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe stood at 1.3. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hdl cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.3 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 1.3, in 1980.
Zimbabwe ranks 48th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Average HDL cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.3 | — |
| 1981 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.3 | +0.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.1, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 48 Bahamas 1.3 compare
- 48 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.3 compare
- 48 Botswana 1.3 compare
- 48 Brunei 1.3 compare
- 48 China 1.3 compare
- 48 Guyana 1.3 compare
- 48 Israel 1.3 compare
- 48 Lebanon 1.3 compare
- 48 Malaysia 1.3 compare
- 48 Moldova 1.3 compare
- 48 North Korea 1.3 compare
- 48 South Africa 1.3 compare
- 48 Turkmenistan 1.3 compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (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 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hdl cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe?
- Average hdl cholesterol levels in Zimbabwe was 1.3 in 2018, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3 in 1980.
- What is the lowest average hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 in 1980.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for average hdl cholesterol levels?
- Zimbabwe ranks 48th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.