What Is a Skyscraper?
A skyscraper is defined as a continuously habitable building that reaches a height of at least 150 meters (492 feet). These tall buildings dominate city skylines, representing advancements in architecture and urban development.
This article highlights the 10 countries with the most skyscrapers in the world as of August 2025, detailing the total number of buildings over 150 meters, the number that exceed 200 meters, as well as “supertall” structures that rise above 300 meters. Included are the names of the three cities with the most skyscrapers in each country.
Skyscraper counts are typically measured by architectural height, which includes spires and permanent architectural features but excludes antennas or temporary structures.
Since skyscraper development is always evolving, with new projects completed and others under construction or demolished, the numbers change frequently. We strive to keep this page updated with the latest data to give you the most accurate snapshot of the world’s vertical cities in 2025.
All building statistics in this article are based on data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the world’s leading authority on skyscraper information. Figures such as building heights, completion years, and city rankings are compiled from their publicly available SkyscraperCenter database.
1. China
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 3,500
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 1,271
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 122
China ranks number one in the world with 3,500 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Hong Kong with 569 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Hong Kong — 569 skyscrapers
- Shenzhen — 444 Skyscrapers
- Guangzhou — 204 Skyscrapers
Hong Kong — Photo by bady abbas on Unsplash
2. United States
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 909
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 247
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 31
The United States ranks second in the world with 909 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is New York City with 317 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- New York City — 317 Skyscrapers
- Chicago — 137 Skyscrapers
- Miami — 64 Skyscrapers
New York City — Photo by Siegfried Poepperl on Unsplash
3. United Arab Emirates
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 346
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 159
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 37
The United Arab Emirates ranks third in the world with 346 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Dubai with 270 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Dubai — 270 Skyscrapers
- Abu Dhabi — 45 Skyscrapers
- Sharjah — 26 Skyscrapers
Dubai — Photo by Mohamed Ziyan on Unsplash
4. Malaysia
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 319
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 73
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 6
Malaysia ranks fourth in the world with 319 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Kuala Lumpur with 193 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Kuala Lumpur — 193 Skyscrapers
- Penang — 38 Skyscrapers
- Johor Bahru — 33 Skyscrapers
Kuala Lumpur — Photo by Huỳnh Chương on Unsplash
5. Japan
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 283
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 51
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 2
Japan ranks fifth in the world with 283 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Tokyo with 175 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Tokyo — 175 Skyscrapers
- Osaka — 46 Skyscrapers
- Nagoya — 11 Skyscrapers
Tokyo — Photo by Clement Souchet on Unsplash
6. South Korea
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 281
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 80
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 7
South Korea ranks sixth in the world with 281 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Seoul with 86 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Seoul — 86 Skyscrapers
- Busan — 77 Skyscrapers
- Incheon — 50 Skyscrapers
Seoul — Photo by Ryoo Geon Uk on Unsplash
7. Canada
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 183
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 46
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 0
Canada ranks seventh in the world with 183 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Toronto with 105 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Toronto — 105 Skyscrapers
- Calgary — 19 Skyscrapers
- Montreal — 17 Skyscrapers
Toronto — Photo by Marcin Skalij on Unsplash
8. Australia
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 164
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 61
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 2
Australia ranks eighth in the world with 164 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Melbourne with 78 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Melbourne — 78 Skyscrapers
- Sydney — 46 Skyscrapers
- Brisbane — 19 Skyscrapers
Melbourne — Photo by Dominic Kurniawan Suryaputra on Unsplash
9. Thailand
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 144
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 40
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 3
Thailand ranks ninth in the world with 144 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Bangkok with 127 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Bangkok — 127 Skyscrapers
- Pattaya — 13 Skyscrapers
- Nonthaburi — 4 Skyscrapers
Bangkok — Photo by Andreas Brücker on Unsplash
10. Indonesia
- Total skyscrapers (150+ m): 139
- Skyscrapers over 200 m: 52
- Skyscrapers over 300 m: 2
Indonesia ranks tenth in the world with 139 skyscrapers. The tallest‑skyscraper city is Jakarta with 117 skyscrapers.
Three Tallest Cities
- Jakarta — 117 Skyscrapers
- Surabaya — 11 Skyscrapers
- Tangerang — 5 Skyscrapers
Jakarta — Photo by Rafli Raihan on Unsplash