Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Jordan
Jordan: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.6 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Jordan, 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 Jordan stood at 3.6. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Jordan peaked at 4 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 1980.
That places Jordan 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.75 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.98 | 3.9 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.89 | 3.8 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.69 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 9 |
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More reference data data for Jordan
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2005 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.5 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3276 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7824 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.45 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Jordan?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Jordan was 3.6 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1992.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 1980.
- How does Jordan rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Jordan ranks 30th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jordan 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.