Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels was 3.4 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Tuvalu, 1980–2018
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu is 3.4, measured 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 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu peaked at 3.8 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 1980.
Tuvalu ranks 75th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Statin use vs. average non-HDL cholesterol levels in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.4 | — |
| 1981 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| 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 | 3.7 | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.8 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 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 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 3.4 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5, 97% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu'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 | 3.57 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.78 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.71 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.53 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 75 Argentina 3.4 compare
- 75 Belize 3.4 compare
- 75 Brazil 3.4 compare
- 75 Chile 3.4 compare
- 75 Germany 3.4 compare
- 75 Israel 3.4 compare
- 75 Japan 3.4 compare
- 75 New Zealand 3.4 compare
- 75 Nicaragua 3.4 compare
- 75 Niue 3.4 compare
- 75 North Korea 3.4 compare
- 75 Oman 3.4 compare
- 75 Peru 3.4 compare
- 75 Saudi Arabia 3.4 compare
- 75 South Korea 3.4 compare
- 75 Sweden 3.4 compare
- 75 Switzerland 3.4 compare
- 75 Syria 3.4 compare
- 75 Yemen 3.4 compare
More reference data data for Tuvalu
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0039 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0202 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 12.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0095 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0055 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu?
- Statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels in Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 1992.
- What is the lowest statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 1980.
- How does Tuvalu rank for statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Tuvalu ranks 75th out of 191 countries with data for 2018.
- Is statin use vs. average non-hdl cholesterol levels rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.