This list highlights the world’s 9 tallest completed structures, led by Burj Khalifa at 828m. These iconic buildings, spanning countries like the UAE, Malaysia, and China, symbolize engineering excellence and urban innovation.

As of January 2025, the world’s tallest completed structures are:

1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE: Standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet), this skyscraper has been the tallest structure globally since its completion in 2010.

2. Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Reaching 678.9 meters (2,227 feet), this skyscraper was completed in 2022 and is the second tallest building worldwide.

3. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo, Japan: This broadcasting and observation tower stands at 634 meters (2,080 feet) and was completed in 2012.

4. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China: Completed in 2015, this skyscraper reaches 632 meters (2,073 feet) and is the tallest building in China.

5. Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower, Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Standing at 601 meters (1,971 feet), this government-owned complex was completed in 2012.

6. Ping An Finance Centre, Shenzhen, China: This skyscraper reaches 599 meters (1,965 feet) and was completed in 2017.

7. Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea: Standing at 555 meters (1,819 feet), this skyscraper was completed in 2016.

8. One World Trade Center, New York City, USA: Also known as the Freedom Tower, it stands at 541 meters (1,776 feet) and was completed in 2013.

9. Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou, China: This skyscraper reaches 530 meters (1,740 feet) and was completed in 2016.

These structures showcase human engineering prowess and architectural innovation, symbolizing the rapid urban development in their respective regions.