50 Tallest Buildings
50 Tallest Buildings
50 Tallest Buildings
This overview is the most accurate compilation of its kind, using in-depth research results and reliable building information. Listing
verified and updated continuously and includes high-rise buildings that have been topped out, including those still under construction
or on hold. Ranking based entirely on the buildings' structural height. TV towers, masts, and other building types not included.
# Building City Height Height Floors Year
1. Taipei 101 Taipei 509 m 1,671 ft 101 2004
2. Petronas Tower 1 Kuala Lumpur 452 m 1,483 ft 88 1998
3. Petronas Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur 452 m 1,483 ft 88 1998
4. Sears Tower Chicago 442 m 1,450 ft 108 1974
5. Jin Mao Tower Shanghai 421 m 1,380 ft 88 1998
6. Two International Finance.. Hong Kong 415 m 1,362 ft 88 2003
7. CITIC Plaza Guangzhou 391 m 1,283 ft 80 1997
8. Shun Hing Square Shenzhen 384 m 1,260 ft 69 1996
9. Empire State Building New York City 381 m 1,250 ft 102 1931
10. Central Plaza Hong Kong 374 m 1,227 ft 78 1992
11. Bank of China Tower Hong Kong 367 m 1,205 ft 72 1990
12. Emirates Office Tower Dubai 355 m 1,163 ft 54 2000
13. Tuntex Sky Tower Kaohsiung 348 m 1,140 ft 85 1997
14. Aon Center Chicago 346 m 1,136 ft 83 1973
15. The Center Hong Kong 346 m 1,135 ft 73 1998
16. John Hancock Center Chicago 344 m 1,127 ft 100 1969
17. Wuhan International Secur.. * Wuhan 334 m 1,097 ft 68 2005
18. Ryugyong Hotel Pyongyang 330 m 1,083 ft 105 1992
19. Burj Al Arab Dubai 321 m 1,053 ft 60 1999
20. Chrysler Building New York City 319 m 1,046 ft 77 1930
21. Bank of America Plaza Atlanta 312 m 1,023 ft 55 1992
22. US Bank Tower Los Angeles 310 m 1,018 ft 73 1989
23. Menara Telekom Kuala Lumpur 310 m 1,017 ft 55 2001
24. Emirates Hotel Tower Dubai 309 m 1,014 ft 56 2000
25. AT&T Corporate Center Chicago 307 m 1,007 ft 60 1989
26. JPMorganChase Tower Houston 305 m 1,002 ft 75 1982
27. Baiyoke Tower II Bangkok 304 m 997 ft 85 1997
28. Two Prudential Plaza Chicago 303 m 995 ft 64 1990
29. Kingdom Centre Riyadh 302 m 992 ft 41 2002
30. First Canadian Place Toronto 298 m 978 ft 72 1976
31. Yokohama Landmark Tower Yokohama 296 m 972 ft 70 1993
32. Wells Fargo Plaza Houston 296 m 972 ft 71 1983
33. 311 South Wacker Drive Chicago 293 m 961 ft 65 1990
34. SEG Plaza Shenzhen 292 m 957 ft 70 2000
35. American International New York City 290 m 952 ft 66 1932
36. Key Tower Cleveland 289 m 947 ft 57 1991
37. Plaza 66 Shanghai 288 m 945 ft 66 2001
38. One Liberty Place Philadelphia 288 m 945 ft 61 1987
39. Bank of America Tower Seattle 285 m 937 ft 76 1985
40. Tomorrow Square Shanghai 285 m 934 ft 55 2003
41. Chongqing World Trade Cen.. * Chongqing 283 m 929 ft 60 2005
42. Cheung Kong Centre Hong Kong 283 m 928 ft 62 1999
43. The Trump Building New York City 283 m 927 ft 70 1930
44. Bank of America Plaza Dallas 281 m 921 ft 72 1985
45. OUB Centre Singapore 280 m 919 ft 63 1986
46. Republic Plaza Singapore 280 m 919 ft 66 1995
47. UOB Plaza One Singapore 280 m 919 ft 66 1992
48. Citigroup Center New York City 279 m 915 ft 59 1977
49. Hong Kong New World Tower Shanghai 278 m 913 ft 61 2002
50. Scotia Plaza Toronto 275 m 902 ft 68 1988