Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Ecuador
Ecuador: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.8 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Ecuador, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ecuador is 3.8, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ecuador peaked at 3.9 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 1980.
That places Ecuador 6th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.6 | — |
| 1981 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.7 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.8 | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.9 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 3.8 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 3.8 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.5, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.86 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.82 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More reference data data for Ecuador
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1826 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9943 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ecuador?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Ecuador was 3.8 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9 in 1994.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 1980.
- How does Ecuador rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Ecuador ranks 6th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.