China Leads the World in Skyscraper Construction 🏗️

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows the top 12 countries ranked by their number of skyscrapers (buildings at least 150m tall). Data was accessed from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (Aug 2024).

Key Takeaways

• China leads the world by a large margin, with the U.S. holding a firm #2 spot
• The UAE is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, which measures 828m / 2,717 ft tall
• No European countries make it into the top 12