
1. Burj Khalifa skyscraper
2. Merdeka 118 skyscraper
3. Tokyo Skytree
4. Shanghai Tower skyscraper
5. KRDK-TV mast source ↗
The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper at 828 m (2,717 ft). Listed are guyed masts (such as telecommunication masts), self-supporting towers (such as the CN Tower), skyscrapers (such as the Willis Tower), oil platforms, electricity transmission towers, and bridge support towers. This list is organized by absolute height. See History of the world's tallest structures, Tallest structures by category, and List of tallest buildings for additional information about these types of structures.
Terminology
Terminological and listing criteria follow Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat definitions. Guyed masts are differentiated from towers – the latter not featuring any guy wires or other support structures; and buildings are differentiated from towers – the former having at least 50% of occupiable floor space although both are self-supporting structures.
Lists by height
This list includes structures of all types over 350 meters (1148 feet). Other structures below 350 meters are included only if they're noteworthy (specific world records, former world records, continental records), freestanding, and over 100 meters (328 feet).
For all structures, the pinnacle height is given, so the height of skyscrapers may differ from the values at List of skyscrapers, such as the John Hancock Center being ranked above the Empire State Building. Tension-leg platforms are not included.
| Structure no longer standing | Structure mostly under water | Guyed mast |
On hold/cancelled or proposed
Structures that are on hold, have been cancelled or have been proposed.
| Name | Height | Country | City | Const. start | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh Rise Tower | 2000 metres (6561 ft) | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | 2023 | proposed |
| Azerbaijan Tower | 1,051 metres (3,448 ft) | Azerbaijan | Baku | 2025 | cancelled |
| Sky City 1000 | 1000 metres (3,300 ft) | Japan | Tokyo | 1989 | proposed |
| Oblisco Capitale | 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) | Egypt | Cairo | 2024 | on hold |
| Nakheel Tower | 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 2008 | cancelled |
| Sky City | 838 metres (2,749 ft) | China | Changsha | 2013 | cancelled |
| Dubai Creek Tower | 828 metres (2,717 ft)+ | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 2016 | on hold |
| BUMN Tower | 700 metres
(2,300 ft) |
Indonesia | Nusantara | 2020 | approved |
| Tower M | 700 metres
(2,300 ft) |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 2019 | on hold |
| India Tower | 700 metres (2,300 ft) | India | Mumbai | 2010 | cancelled |
| Eaton's / John Maryon Tower | 686 metres (2,251 ft) | Canada | Toronto | 1971 | cancelled |
| Pagcor Tower | 655 metres (2,149 ft) | Philippines | Manila | 2010 | cancelled |
| Rama IX Super Tower | 615 metres (2,018 ft) | Thailand | Bangkok | 2017 | cancelled |
| Russia Tower | 612 metres (2,008 ft) | Russia | Moscow | 2007 | cancelled |
| Hyundai Global Business Center | 569 metres (1,867 ft) | South Korea | Seoul | 2020 | on hold |
| Grollo Tower | 560 metres (1,840 ft) | Australia | Melbourne | 2001 | cancelled |
| Doha Convention Center Tower | 551 metres (1,808 ft) | Qatar | Doha | 2007 | cancelled |
| Dalian Greenland Center | 518 metres (1,699 ft) | China | Dalian | 2014 | on hold |
| Evergrande IFC 154 | 518 m (1,699 ft) | China | Hefei | 2016 | on hold |
| Busan Lotte World Tower | 510.1 metres (1,674 ft) | South Korea | Busan | 2011 | cancelled |
| Burj Al Alam | 510 metres (1,670 ft) | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 2006 | cancelled |
See also
See also
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