From Asia to the Middle East, skyscrapers are rising everywhere. These tall buildings are built because of growing populations, lack of space, and big dreams. Some cities are now famous for their amazing skylines.
Let’s look at the top 10 cities with the most skyscrapers (buildings taller than 150 meters), based on the latest data from CTBUH (as of July 2025):
1. Hong Kong – 550+ Skyscrapers
Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world. With mountains on one side and the sea on the other, the city had no choice but to build upwards. You’ll see tall apartment buildings and famous towers like the Bank of China.
2. Shenzhen, China – 380+ Skyscrapers
Once a fishing village, Shenzhen is now a booming tech city. It has some of the tallest and most stylish buildings in the world, including the Ping An Finance Center.
3. New York City, USA – 320+ Skyscrapers
New York is the original skyscraper city. Its skyline includes famous towers like One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building. The city’s tall buildings are used for homes, offices, and shops.
4. Dubai, UAE – 250+ Skyscrapers
Dubai is known for the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Its skyscrapers rise from the desert, full of luxury apartments, hotels, and offices.
5. Guangzhou, China – 220+ Skyscrapers
Guangzhou mixes history with modern architecture. Its tall buildings line the Pearl River, with landmarks like the Canton Tower lighting up the skyline.
6. Shanghai, China – 200+ Skyscrapers
Shanghai’s Pudong area was farmland just a few decades ago. Now it’s home to futuristic towers like the Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao Tower.
7. Tokyo, Japan – 190+ Skyscrapers
Tokyo doesn’t build very tall buildings due to earthquakes, but it still has nearly 200 skyscrapers. Areas like Shinjuku and Roppongi have strong, stylish tower.
8. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 180+ Skyscrapers
KL is home to the Petronas Twin Towers, once the world’s tallest buildings. Today, its skyline keeps growing with more high-rises around KLCC and Bukit Bintang.
9. Chicago, USA – 160+ Skyscrapers
Chicago helped invent the skyscraper! From old steel towers to new giants like Willis Tower, its skyline is one of the most famous in the world.
10. Wuhan, China – 150+ Skyscrapers
Wuhan may not be as famous, but it has grown fast. Its skyline is filled with modern towers, thanks to China’s plan to grow its inland cities.
What is a Skyscraper?
A skyscraper is a building that’s at least 150 meters tall. The list only includes completed buildings.
🔄 Do These Rankings Change?
Yes! New skyscrapers are built all the time, especially in Asia and the Middle East, so the list may change often.
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