World's Top 1000 Skyscrapers

Here you find the current list of the World's Official Top 1000 Skyscrapers based on the latest available information supplied by the editors and thousands of companies who are involved in the construction and management of tall buildings. This listing is maintained on a regular basis and always reflects the current state of knowledge. Head of Rankings is Marshall Gerometta (pictured), founder of the legendary Hot 500 list.

Eligible buildings to be listed must be skyscrapers which are completed or are currently topped out. The height ranking is based on the building mass height which allows to apply a uniform and official way to rank skyscrapers. To report an update, sign in or become a member.

If you want to cite this list, please credit SKYDB as the source in your publication and link to it. For media inquiries, please contact the team. This list is as of May 19, 2026 and is updated regularly.