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The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa skyscraper at 828 m (2,717 ft). Listed are guyed masts (such as telecommunication masts), self-supporting towers (such as the CN Tower), skyscrapers (such as the Willis Tower), oil platforms, electricity transmission towers, and bridge support towers. This list is organized by absolute height. See List of tallest buildings and structures, List of tallest freestanding structures and List of tallest buildings and List of tallest towers for additional information about these types of structures.
Terminological and listing criteria follow Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat definitions. Guyed masts are differentiated from towers – the latter not featuring any guy wires or other support structures; and buildings are differentiated from towers – the former having at least 50% of occupiable floor space although both are self-supporting structures.
These lists include structures with a minimum height of 500 metres (1640 feet). The lists of tallest structures from 400 to 500 metres and from 300 to 400 metres include shorter structures.
For all structures, the pinnacle height is given, so the height of skyscrapers may differ from the values at List of skyscrapers. Tension-leg platforms are not included.
| Structure no longer standing | Structure mostly under water | Guyed mast |
Structures that are on hold or have been cancelled.
| Name | Height | Country | City | Const. start | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah Tower | 1,008 metres (3,307 ft) | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | 2013 | on hold |
| Sky City | 838 metres (2,749 ft) | China | Changsha | 2013 | cancelled |
| Dubai Creek Tower | 828 metres (2,717 ft)+ | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 2016 | on hold |
| India Tower | 700 metres (2,300 ft) | India | Mumbai | 2010 | cancelled |
| Doha Convention Center Tower | 551 metres (1,808 ft) | Qatar | Doha | 2007 | cancelled |
| Dalian Greenland Center | 518 metres (1,699 ft) | China | Dalian | 2014 | on hold |
| Evergrande IFC 1[16] | 518 m (1,699 ft) | China | Hefei | 2016 | on hold |
| Pentominium | 516 metres (1,693 ft) | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 2009 | on hold |
| Busan Lotte World Tower | 510.1 metres (1,674 ft) | South Korea | Busan | 2011 | cancelled |
| Burj Al Alam | 510 metres (1,670 ft) | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 2006 | cancelled |
The following table is a list of the current tallest structures by each continent (listed by geographic size):
| Continent | Structure | Height | Year[17] | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Burj Khalifa | 829.8 m (2,722 ft) | 2009 | United Arab Emirates |
| Africa | Benguela-Belize Lobito-Tomboco Platform | 512 m (1,680 ft) | 2008 | Angola |
| North America | Petronius Platform | 640 m (2,100 ft) | 2000 | United States |
| South America | Amazon Tall Tower Observatory | 325 m (1,066 ft) | 2015 | Brazil |
| Europe | Ostankino Tower | 540.1 m (1,772 ft) | 1967 | Russia |
| Australia | Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt | 387 m (1,270 ft) | 1967 | Australia |
| Oceania | VLF transmitter Lualualei | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1972 | United States (Hawaii) |
The following table is a list of the all time tallest structures by each continent (listed by geographic size):
| Continent | Structure | Height | Year[17] | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Burj Khalifa | 829.8 m (2,722 ft) | 2009 | United Arab Emirates |
| Africa | Benguela-Belize Lobito-Tomboco Platform | 512 m (1,680 ft) | 2008 | Angola |
| North America | Petronius Platform | 640 m (2,100 ft) | 2000 | United States |
| South America | Omega Tower Trelew | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1971 | Argentina |
| Europe | Warsaw radio mast | 646 m (2,119 ft) | 1974 | Poland |
| Oceania | VLF Transmitter Woodside | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 1971 | Australia |
