Here you see an overview of the tallest building in the world since the start of the 20th century. TV towers, masts, and other building types are not included.
History of World's Tallest Building
| Time | Name | City | Floors | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 - present |
|
Dubai | 163 | 828 m |
| 2004 - 2007 |
|
Taipei | 101 | 509 m |
| 1998 - 2004 |
|
Kuala Lumpur | 88 | 452 m |
| 1974 - 1998 |
|
Chicago | 108 | 442 m |
| 1972 - 1974 |
|
New York City | 110 | 417 m |
| 1931 - 1972 |
|
New York City | 102 | 381 m |
| 1930 - 1931 |
|
New York City | 77 | 319 m |
| 1930 - 1930 |
|
New York City | 70 | 283 m |
| 1913 - 1930 |
|
New York City | 57 | 241 m |
| 1909 - 1913 |
|
New York City | 50 | 213 m |
| 1908 - 1909 |
|
New York City | 47 | 187 m |
| 1901 - 1908 |
|
Philadelphia | 9 | 167 m |