Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.1 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Afghanistan, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Afghanistan stood at 3.1. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Afghanistan peaked at 3.1 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2.9, in 1980.
Afghanistan ranks 134th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.9 | — |
| 1981 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.1 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 3.1 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.85, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 3.1 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.35, 93% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.98 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Afghanistan?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Afghanistan was 3.1 in 2018, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1 in 1989.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9 in 1980.
- How does Afghanistan rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Afghanistan ranks 134th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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 Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The use of statins in the population. This is compared to average non-HDL cholesterol levels, in mmol/L. Statins are a type of drug that reduce non-HDL cholesterol levels, and are used to treat and prevent cardiovascular diseases in people at heightened risk. Their usage is measured in Defined Daily Doses, per 1,000 people.