Highest Waterfalls in the World

About This Dataset

Highest Waterfalls in the World
Waterfalls ranked by total height of uninterrupted drop in metres. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall at 979 metres — nearly 20 times the height of Niagara Falls — plunging from the summit of Auyán-tepui, one of Venezuela's flat-topped table mountains. The falls were first documented by US aviator Jimmie Angel in 1933, whose name they bear, though the indigenous Pemon people had long known them as Kerepakupai Merú.
✨ AI Insight

The significant height of Angel Falls at 979 metres sets a remarkable benchmark, nearly 31 metres taller than Tugela Falls, which is the second highest at 948 metres. The gap between these two waterfalls highlights the extraordinary geological features that contribute to such heights, particularly in the unique topography of Venezuela's Auyán-tepui. Interestingly, the presence of multiple waterfalls from Peru, like Cataratas las Tres Hermanas and Yumbilla Falls, suggests that the Andes mountains are a hotspot for high waterfalls, likely due to their steep elevations. The trend indicates that while many of the tallest waterfalls are found in remote or less accessible locations, they continue to captivate adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Source:  Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

🏆
Angel Falls (Venezuela) leads with 979 in All Time.
📊
Average value in All Time: 898  ·  median: 898.
↔️
Gap in All Time: Angel Falls (Venezuela) is 1.2× larger than Pu'uka'oku Falls (USA/Hawaii).

Highest Waterfalls in the World

Bar
H-Bar
Line
Area
Table
Loading...

Data Insights

Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart

Admin
Data Points
8
8 categories  ·  1 year
Top Value
979
Angel Falls (Venezuela)
Height (Metres) · All Time
Metrics
1
Height (Metres)
Period
All Time
Single year snapshot

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Height (Metres) · ranked by All Time

✓ 8 sourced
# Category All Time Source
🥇 Angel Falls (Venezuela) 979
🥈 Tugela Falls (South Africa) 948
🥉 Cataratas las Tres Hermanas (Peru) 914
4 Olo'upena Falls (USA/Hawaii) 900
5 Yumbilla Falls (Peru) 896
6 Vinnufossen (Norway) 860
7 Balaifossen (Norway) 850
8 Pu'uka'oku Falls (USA/Hawaii) 840

Related Charts

More statistics on similar topics

Related All Time
Kingda K Top Thri Superman Red Forc Fury 325 Steel Dr
139.0
Kingda Ka (USA)
Tallest Roller Coasters in the World

The significant height difference between the top three coasters and the rest is striking, with Kingda Ka towering over...

View Chart 3 months ago
Related All Time
Statue o Spring T Ushiku D Laykyun Sendai D Awaji Ka
182.0
Statue of Unity (India)
Tallest Statues in the World

The gap between the Statue of Unity and its closest competitor, the Spring Temple Buddha, is substantial at 29 metres, h...

View Chart 3 months ago
Related 2024
Suriname Micrones Gabon Palau Guyana Solomon
98.3
Suriname
Countries by Forest Cover (% of Land Area) 2024

The data reveals a stark contrast between the top forested nations and others, with Suriname's 98.3% forest cover settin...

View Chart 5 months ago

🎨 Create Your Own Charts!

Transform your data into beautiful interactive charts. No account required.

Create Chart Now
Play