Which countries have highest number of skyscrapers? – Know where India stands

In the skylines of the world’s largest cities, skyscrapers stand as defining landmarks. These towering structures not only dominate the horizon but also house the aspirations and ambitions of modern civilisation.

Today, China is the only country in the world having more than 3,000 skyscrapers, a report citing data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat said.

“The skyscraper may have been born in America, but it’s been adopted wholesale by another economic giant,” the report says.

Let’s take a look at countries ranked by the number of skyscrapers they have

As mentioned earlier, China ranks number one in this list with a total of 3,314 towering buildings. Out of these 120 buildings are over 300 metres tall. China’s numbers are three times that of the country next in line, the US. Hong Kong, known for its dense population, holds the title for the city with the greatest cumulative building height.

The USA has 899 skyscrapers, with 31 crossing the 300-metre mark. The rest are between 150-300 metres. Over a third of these buildings are in New York.

Ranked third, the UAE is home to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet).

Meanwhile, India stands 12th on the list with a total of 122 skyscrapers with just one going over 300 metres.