Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Australia
Australia: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Australia, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Australia recorded 3.2 for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Australia peaked at 4.2 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2017.
That places Australia 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.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.2 | — |
| 1981 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 3.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 91% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Australia's 3.2 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 91% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.06 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.36 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
- 118 Belarus 3.2 compare
- 118 Canada 3.2 compare
- 118 Denmark 3.2 compare
- 118 East Timor 3.2 compare
- 118 India 3.2 compare
- 118 Iran 3.2 compare
- 118 Ireland 3.2 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 3.2 compare
- 118 Moldova 3.2 compare
- 118 Nepal 3.2 compare
- 118 Palau 3.2 compare
- 118 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.2 compare
- 118 Tanzania 3.2 compare
- 118 Venezuela 3.2 compare
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Australia?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Australia 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 statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2 in 1980.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2017.
- How does Australia rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Australia ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia 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.