- Burj Khalifa, Dubai: Standing at 828 meters with 163 floors, Burj Khalifa, completed in 2010, remains the tallest building in the world.
- Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur: At 679 meters and 118 floors, this tower, completed in 2023, ranks as the second tallest building globally.
- Shanghai Tower, Shanghai: With a height of 632 meters and 128 floors, the Shanghai Tower, completed in 2015, is the third tallest building in the world.
- Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower, Mecca: This tower, completed in 2012, reaches 601 meters with 120 floors, making it the fourth tallest building worldwide.
- Ping An Finance Centre, Shenzhen: Standing at 599 meters with 115 floors, this building, completed in 2017, ranks fifth in the world.
- Lotte World Tower, Seoul: At 555 meters and 123 floors, this tower, completed in 2017, is the sixth tallest building globally.
- One World Trade Center, New York: Standing at 541 meters with 94 floors, this building, completed in 2014, ranks seventh worldwide.
- CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou: With a height of 530 meters and 111 floors, this tower, completed in 2016, is the eighth tallest building in the world.
These rankings confirm that the Burj Khalifa in Dubai continues to hold its title as the tallest building in the world, while the recently completed Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur has secured the second spot.
These data are based on information released by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) in August 2024.
