Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Mexico
Mexico: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.8 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Mexico, 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 Mexico stood at 3.8. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Mexico peaked at 3.9 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.8, in 2009.
That places Mexico 6th out of 191 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.9 | — |
| 1981 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 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 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 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% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 3.8 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mexico'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 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.89 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Mexico?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Mexico 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9 in 1980.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8 in 2009.
- How does Mexico rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Mexico ranks 6th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico 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.