The construction of skyscrapers stands as one of the most significant urban phenomena today. Year after year, cities from various parts of the world fiercely compete to have one of their buildings recognized as among the tallest globally. As of 2024, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai holds the title of the world’s tallest skyscraper, soaring to a height of 828 meters.
Dubai was an inhospitable desert inhabited by the poor merely half a century ago. Today, petrodollars have accomplished the miracle of ostentation and luxury, manifested in the most astounding constructions. As the emblem of Dubai’s economic powerhouse, the Burj Khalifa clinches the absolute record for the tallest building in the world. The views from the Burj Khalifa are undeniably breathtaking.
In today’s world, architecture, engineering, and urban development are rapidly advancing, and we are in awe of the incredible structures being created. The competition to build taller, more ambitious skyscrapers has captured the global imagination, showcasing humanity’s unwavering drive to push the boundaries of design and construction. Skyscrapers have not only redefined city skylines but also stand as powerful symbols of human integrity and progress, pushing the limits of architecture and engineering. Each building tells a unique story of innovation, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of reaching new heights in the sky.
Tallest skyscrapers in the world in 2024
| RANK | NAME | CITY | COMPLETION | HEIGHT | FLOORS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burj Khalifa | Dubai | 2010 | 828 m / 2,717 ft | 163 |
| 2 | Merdeka 118 | Kuala Lumpur | 2023 | 679 m / 2,227 ft | 118 |
| 3 | Shanghai Tower | Shanghai | 2015 | 632 m / 2,073 ft | 128 |
| 4 | Makkah Royal Clock Tower | Mecca | 2012 | 601 m / 1,972 ft | 120 |
| 5 | Ping An Finance Center | Shenzhen | 2017 | 599 m / 1,965 ft | 115 |
| 6 | Lotte World Tower | Seoul | 2017 | 555 m / 1,819 ft | 123 |
| 7 | One World Trade Center | New York City | 2014 | 541 m / 1,776 ft | 94 |
| 8 | Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre | Guangzhou | 2016 | 530 m / 1,739 ft | 111 |
| 8 | Tianjin CTF Finance Centre | Tianjin | 2019 | 530 m / 1,739 ft | 97 |
| 10 | CITIC Tower | Beijing | 2018 | 528 m / 1,731 ft | 109 |
| 11 | TAIPEI 101 | Taipei | 2004 | 508 m / 1,667 ft | 101 |
| 12 | Shanghai World Financial Center | Shanghai | 2008 | 492 m / 1,614 ft | 101 |
| 13 | International Commerce Centre | Hong Kong | 2010 | 484 m / 1,588 ft | 108 |
| 14 | Wuhan Greenland Center | Wuhan | 2023 | 476 m / 1,560 ft | 101 |
| 15 | Central Park Tower | New York City | 2020 | 472 m / 1,550 ft | 98 |
| 16 | Lakhta Center | St. Petersburg | 2019 | 462 m / 1,516 ft | 87 |
| 17 | Vincom Landmark 81 | Ho Chi Minh City | 2018 | 461 m / 1,513 ft | 81 |
| 18 | The Exchange 106 | Kuala Lumpur | 2019 | 454 m / 1,488 ft | 95 |
| 19 | Changsha IFS Tower T1 | Changsha | 2018 | 452 m / 1,483 ft | 94 |
| 20 | Petronas Twin Tower 1 | Kuala Lumpur | 1998 | 452 m / 1,483 ft | 88 |
| 20 | Petronas Twin Tower 2 | Kuala Lumpur | 1998 | 452 m / 1,483 ft | 88 |
| 22 | Suzhou IFS | Suzhou | 2019 | 450 m / 1,476 ft | 95 |
| 22 | Zifeng Tower | Nanjing | 2010 | 450 m / 1,476 ft | 66 |
| 24 | Wuhan Tower | Wuhan | 2019 | 443 m / 1,454 ft | 88 |
| 25 | Willis Tower | Chicago | 1974 | 442 m / 1,451 ft | 108 |
| 26 | KK100 | Shenzhen | 2011 | 442 m / 1,449 ft | 98 |
| 27 | Guangzhou International Finance Center | Guangzhou | 2010 | 439 m / 1,439 ft | 101 |
| 28 | 111 West 57th Street | New York City | 2021 | 435 m / 1,428 ft | 84 |
| 29 | One Vanderbilt Avenue | New York City | 2020 | 427 m / 1,401 ft | 62 |
| 30 | 432 Park Avenue | New York City | 2015 | 426 m / 1,397 ft | 85 |
| 31 | Marina 101 | Dubai | 2017 | 425 m / 1,394 ft | 101 |
| 32 | Trump International Hotel & Tower | Chicago | 2009 | 423 m / 1,389 ft | 98 |
| 33 | Minying International Trade Center T2 | Dongguan | 2021 | 423 m / 1,386 ft | 85 |
| 34 | Jin Mao Tower | Shanghai | 1999 | 421 m / 1,380 ft | 88 |
| 35 | Princess Tower | Dubai | 2012 | 413 m / 1,356 ft | 101 |
| 36 | Al Hamra Tower | Kuwait City | 2011 | 413 m / 1,354 ft | 80 |
| 37 | Two International Finance Centre | Hong Kong | 2003 | 412 m / 1,352 ft | 88 |
| 38 | LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower | Busan | 2019 | 412 m / 1,350 ft | 101 |
| 39 | Guangxi China Resources Tower | Nanning | 2020 | 403 m / 1,321 ft | 86 |
| 40 | Guiyang International Financial Center T1 | Guiyang | 2020 | 401 m / 1,316 ft | 79 |
| 41 | China Resources Tower | Shenzhen | 2018 | 393 m / 1,288 ft | 68 |
| 42 | 23 Marina | Dubai | 2012 | 392 m / 1,287 ft | 88 |
| 43 | CITIC Plaza | Guangzhou | 1996 | 390 m / 1,280 ft | 80 |
| 44 | CITYMARK CENTRE | Shenzhen | 2022 | 388 m / 1,274 ft | 70 |
| 45 | Shum Yip Upperhills Tower 1 | Shenzhen | 2020 | 388 m / 1,273 ft | 80 |
| 46 | 30 Hudson Yards | New York City | 2019 | 387 m / 1,270 ft | 73 |
| 47 | PIF Tower | Riyadh | 2021 | 385 m / 1,263 ft | 72 |
| 48 | Shun Hing Square | Shenzhen | 1996 | 384 m / 1,260 ft | 69 |
| 49 | Eton Place Dalian Tower 1 | Dalian | 2016 | 383 m / 1,257 ft | 80 |
| 50 | Autograph Tower | Jakarta | 2022 | 383 m / 1,256 ft | 75 |
| 51 | Nanning Logan Century 1 | Nanning | 2018 | 381 m / 1,251 ft | 82 |
| 52 | Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid | Abu Dhabi | 2014 | 381 m / 1,251 ft | 88 |
| 53 | Empire State Building | New York City | 1931 | 381 m / 1,250 ft | 102 |
| 54 | Elite Residence | Dubai | 2012 | 380 m / 1,248 ft | 87 |
| 55 | 1 Corporate Avenue | Wuhan | 2021 | 376 m / 1,234 ft | 73 |
| 56 | Dabaihui Plaza | Shenzhen | 2021 | 376 m / 1,232 ft | 70 |
| 57 | Central Plaza | Hong Kong | 1992 | 374 m / 1,227 ft | 78 |
| 58 | Federation Tower | Moscow | 2016 | 374 m / 1,226 ft | 93 |
| 59 | Dalian International Trade Center | Dalian | 2019 | 370 m / 1,214 ft | 86 |
| 60 | The Address Boulevard | Dubai | 2017 | 370 m / 1,214 ft | 73 |
| 61 | Qingdao Hai Tian Center | Qingdao | 2021 | 369 m / 1,210 ft | 73 |
| 62 | Golden Eagle Tiandi Tower A | Nanjing | 2019 | 368 m / 1,208 ft | 77 |
| 63 | Bank of China Tower | Hong Kong | 1990 | 367 m / 1,205 ft | 72 |
| 64 | Bank of America Tower | New York City | 2009 | 366 m / 1,200 ft | 55 |
| 65 | The St. Regis Chicago | Chicago | 2020 | 363 m / 1,191 ft | 101 |
| 66 | Almas Tower | Dubai | 2008 | 360 m / 1,181 ft | 68 |
| 66 | Ping An Finance Center Tower 1 | Jinan | 2023 | 360 m / 1,181 ft | 62 |
| 68 | Huiyun Center | Shenzhen | 2023 | 359 m / 1,178 ft | 80 |
| 69 | Hanking Center | Shenzhen | 2018 | 359 m / 1,177 ft | 65 |
| 70 | Gevora Hotel | Dubai | 2017 | 356 m / 1,169 ft | 75 |
| 71 | Il Primo Tower | Dubai | 2023 | 356 m / 1,168 ft | 79 |
| 71 | Galaxy World Tower 1 | Shenzhen | 2023 | 356 m / 1,168 ft | 71 |
| 71 | Galaxy World Tower 2 | Shenzhen | 2023 | 356 m / 1,168 ft | 71 |
| 74 | JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Tower 1 | Dubai | 2012 | 355 m / 1,166 ft | 82 |
| 74 | JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Tower 2 | Dubai | 2013 | 355 m / 1,166 ft | 82 |
| 76 | Emirates Tower One | Dubai | 2000 | 355 m / 1,163 ft | 54 |
| 77 | Raffles City Chongqing T3N | Chongqing | 2019 | 354 m / 1,163 ft | 79 |
| 77 | Raffles City Chongqing T4N | Chongqing | 2019 | 354 m / 1,163 ft | 74 |
| 79 | OKO - Residential Tower | Moscow | 2015 | 354 m / 1,162 ft | 90 |
| 80 | The Torch | Dubai | 2011 | 352 m / 1,155 ft | 86 |
| 81 | Forum 66 Tower 1 | Shenyang | 2015 | 351 m / 1,150 ft | 68 |
| 82 | The Pinnacle | Guangzhou | 2012 | 350 m / 1,149 ft | 60 |
| 83 | Glory・Xi’an International Financial Center | Xi’an | 2022 | 350 m / 1,148 ft | 75 |
| 84 | Spring City 66 | Kunming | 2019 | 349 m / 1,145 ft | 61 |
| 85 | 85 Sky Tower | Kaohsiung | 1997 | 348 m / 1,140 ft | 85 |
| 86 | Aon Center | Chicago | 1973 | 346 m / 1,136 ft | 83 |
| 87 | The Center | Hong Kong | 1998 | 346 m / 1,135 ft | 73 |
| 88 | NEVA TOWERS 2 | Moscow | 2020 | 345 m / 1,132 ft | 79 |
| 89 | 875 North Michigan Avenue | Chicago | 1969 | 344 m / 1,128 ft | 100 |
| 90 | Shimao Global Financial Center | Changsha | 2019 | 343 m / 1,125 ft | 74 |
| 91 | Four Seasons Place | Kuala Lumpur | 2018 | 343 m / 1,124 ft | 75 |
| 92 | ADNOC Headquarters | Abu Dhabi | 2015 | 342 m / 1,122 ft | 65 |
| 93 | One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7 | Shenzhen | 2018 | 341 m / 1,120 ft | 71 |
| 94 | LCT The Sharp Residential Tower A | Busan | 2019 | 339 m / 1,113 ft | 85 |
| 95 | Comcast Technology Center | Philadelphia | 2018 | 339 m / 1,112 ft | 59 |
| 96 | YunDing Tower | Jinan | 2020 | 339 m / 1,112 ft | 69 |
| 96 | Wuxi International Finance Square | Wuxi | 2014 | 339 m / 1,112 ft | 68 |
| 98 | Chongqing World Financial Center | Chongqing | 2015 | 339 m / 1,112 ft | 72 |
| 99 | Mercury City Tower | Moscow | 2013 | 339 m / 1,112 ft | 75 |
| 100 | Suning Plaza Tower 1 | Zhenjiang | 2018 | 338 m / 1,109 ft | 75 |
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