Highest Mountain on Each Continent

About This Dataset

The tallest peak on each of the seven continents ranked by summit elevation in metres above sea level. Mount Everest on the Asia-Nepal/Tibet border is the highest point on Earth at 8,849 metres — a measurement updated by a joint Chinese-Nepalese survey in 2020 that added nearly a metre to the previously accepted figure, confirming Everest's status even as climate change gradually alters the snow cap that tops its rocky summit.

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The stark contrast in elevation between Mount Everest and the other peaks is striking, with Everest standing 1,888 metres taller than Aconcagua, the second highest at 6,961 metres. This significant gap highlights not only Everest's dominance but also the geological factors that contribute to such heights, including tectonic activity in the Himalayas. Interestingly, the lowest peak on this list is Mount Kosciuszko in Australia at just 2,228 metres, underscoring the varying topographical features found across continents. As climate change continues to impact glacial regions, the future elevations of these peaks may be subject to change, particularly for Everest, which has already seen shifts in its snow cap.

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Mount Everest (Asia) leads with 8,849 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 5,693 · median: 5,769.

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Gap in All Time: Mount Everest (Asia) is 4× larger than Mount Kosciuszko (Australia).

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8,849

Mount Everest (Asia)

Summit Elevation (Metres) · All Time

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8 records · Summit Elevation (Metres) · ranked by All Time

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#	Category	All Time
🥇	Mount Everest (Asia)	8,849
🥈	Aconcagua (South America)	6,961
🥉	Denali (North America)	6,190
4	Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa)	5,895
5	Mount Elbrus (Europe)	5,642
6	Vinson Massif (Antarctica)	4,892
7	Puncak Jaya (Oceania)	4,884
8	Mount Kosciuszko (Australia)	2,228