Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in South Korea
South Korea: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in South Korea, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 3.4 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 2.9% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in South Korea peaked at 3.6 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2018.
That places South Korea 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.5 | — |
| 1981 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 3.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 3.4 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.56 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.56 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in South Korea?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in South Korea was 3.4 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 1984.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2018.
- How does South Korea rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- South Korea ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Korea 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.