Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Panama
Panama: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.7 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Panama, 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 Panama stood at 3.7.
That represents a change of down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Panama peaked at 3.8 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 1980.
Panama ranks 12th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.6 | — |
| 1981 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3.7 | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.8 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 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 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 3.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 1.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Panama's 3.7 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 | 3.65 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.75 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.77 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 12 Colombia 3.7 compare
- 12 Cook Islands 3.7 compare
- 12 Costa Rica 3.7 compare
- 12 Croatia 3.7 compare
- 12 France 3.7 compare
- 12 Honduras 3.7 compare
- 12 Kuwait 3.7 compare
- 12 Latvia 3.7 compare
- 12 Lithuania 3.7 compare
- 12 Malta 3.7 compare
- 12 Mauritius 3.7 compare
- 12 Mongolia 3.7 compare
- 12 Myanmar 3.7 compare
- 12 Samoa 3.7 compare
- 12 Serbia 3.7 compare
- 12 Seychelles 3.7 compare
- 12 Solomon Islands 3.7 compare
More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Panama?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Panama was 3.7 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1995.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 1980.
- How does Panama rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Panama ranks 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Panama 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.