Tallest Towers in the World
Key Findings
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Tokyo Skytree leads in Pinnacle height (metres) with 634 in 2026.
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Average Pinnacle height (metres) in 2026: 469 · median: 428.
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Gap in 2026: Tokyo Skytree is 1.6× larger than Kyiv TV Tower.
About This Dataset
Tallest Towers in the World
Towers are free-standing structures built mainly for observation or broadcasting rather than as occupied buildings. This chart ranks the tallest towers in the world by pinnacle height in metres; skyscrapers, guyed masts, chimneys and electricity pylons are not included.
Analysis
Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, 30 metres taller than Canton Tower at 604 metres. 5 of the 12 towers shown are in China. Every tower shown is at least 385 metres tall.
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- Wikipedia - List of tallest structures
- Coverage
- 12 entities · 2026 · 12 observations
- Measure
- Pinnacle height (metres)
- Last updated
- 10 September 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2026.
Data Sources & References
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