Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iran
Iran: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.2 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iran, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran 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.
That represents a change of down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran peaked at 4 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2017.
Iran ranks 118th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.3 | — |
| 1981 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.4 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.7 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.8 | +2.7% |
| 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 | 4 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 3.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 91% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 3.2 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.35, 96% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.49 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.86 | 3.7 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.84 | 3.7 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 118 Armenia 3.2 compare
- 118 Australia 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 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 Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Iran 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1999.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2017.
- How does Iran rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Iran ranks 118th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iran 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.