Height of the tallest global skyscrapers 2024

As of 2024, the largest skyscraper in the world was the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, standing at 828 meters tall. Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill acted as the chief architect of the project, which was constructed by Samsung C&T.

Skyscrapers
The requirements that a building needs to meet to be considered a skyscraper have changed across time, and they might also slightly differ from place to place. However, a skyscraper is generally defined as a building of over 40 floors and that is over 150 meters tall. Skyscrapers are integral parts of major cities around the world. As of 2023, China had the highest number of skyscrapers in the world. During the past decade, there have been plenty of new skyscrapers in the Middle East that are considered to be among the world's highest. Such regions that are still experiencing lots of growth in the past tend to have more new skyscrapers being built than before.

Skyscrapers in the United States

New York City is known for their famous skyscrapers that make up the city’s skyline. It is home to the tallest skyscraper in the United States, the One World Trade Center. To replace the World Trade Center that was destroyed during the September 11 attacks, the One World Trade Center was built to stand 541 meters tall. New York City also houses eight out of the 15 largest skyscrapers in the United States. Chicago is another major city in the United States that is home to a few of the highest skyscrapers in the country.