Countries with the highest number of skyscrapers; Check India’s position

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published August 20, 2024 Published August 20, 2024

China leads with 3,314

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Hong Kong tops China

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USA's 899 skyscrapers strong

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China’s towering comparison

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Eiffel Tower’s 300m benchmark

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UAE boasts world’s tallest

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Malaysia’s 295 skyscrapers

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Japan’s 283 skyscrapers

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South Korea’s 277 skyscrapers

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Canada’s skyscraper count

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Australia’s 158 skyscrapers

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India’s 122 skyscrapers

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Europe’s lone contender

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Countries with the highest number of skyscrapers; Check India’s position

China leads with 3,314

China dominates the skyscraper scene with 3,314 buildings, including 120 over 300m, surpassing the next country by more than three times.

Hong Kong tops China

Hong Kong stands out as China's tallest city by aggregate building height, a testament to its dense urban landscape and architectural prowess.

USA's 899 skyscrapers strong

The United States secures the second position with 899 skyscrapers, with over one-third of these towering structures located in New York City.

China’s towering comparison

China's 120 skyscrapers over 300m nearly match India's total of 122 skyscrapers, showcasing the country's unparalleled vertical growth.

Eiffel Tower’s 300m benchmark

To contextualise, 300m is the height of the Eiffel Tower, which was the world's tallest structure for 40 years until 1930.

UAE boasts world’s tallest

Ranking third, the UAE has 336 skyscrapers, including the world’s tallest, the Burj Khalifa, standing at an impressive 828m.

Malaysia’s 295 skyscrapers

Malaysia ranks 4th globally with 295 skyscrapers, contributing to Asia's dominance in the top skyscraper rankings.

Japan’s 283 skyscrapers

Japan comes in 5th with 283 skyscrapers, reflecting its commitment to vertical growth in densely populated urban centres.

South Korea’s 277 skyscrapers

South Korea ranks 6th with 277 skyscrapers, including 7 over 300m, highlighting its growing urban landscape.

Canada’s skyscraper count

Canada, in 7th place, boasts 159 skyscrapers, with a concentrated growth in its major cities but none reaching 300m.

Australia’s 158 skyscrapers

Australia is 8th with 158 skyscrapers, featuring 2 over 300m, showing a balanced approach to vertical urban development.

India’s 122 skyscrapers

India ranks 12th with 122 skyscrapers, including just one over 300m, indicating its gradual embrace of tall buildings.

Europe’s lone contender

Europe is notably absent from the top 12, with Russia, ranked 20th with 85 skyscrapers, as the only European country in the top 20.

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