List of future tallest buildings in the world
- This list of future tallest buildings in the world ranks the tallest buildings in the world which are currently under construction, plus, for comparison, current proposed structures and others that have been topped out or are complete. The Jeddah Tower at 1,000 m (3,300 ft) will become the tallest building in the world when completed in 2019.
Computer rendering of Jeddah Tower, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which will become the tallest building in the world from 2018-19
Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the current tallest building in the world
Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel in Mecca, the current 3rd tallest building in the world
One World Trade Center in New York City, the current 4th tallest building in the world
Taipei 101 in Taipei, the 6th tallest building in the world and tallest from 2004 to 2010
Shanghai Tower the 2nd tallest building in the world
Future tallest
This is a list of the future tallest buildings in the world. Heights are measured to the structural height, which includes architectural elements, but not communications spires or antennas. All measurements are according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. In order for this list to remain manageable only the future tallest 50 buildings in the world are included.
| Denotes building is currently topped out |
| Denotes building is currently under construction |
| Denotes building was the tallest in the world |
Statistics
China will be home to 27 of the world's tallest 50 skyscrapers by 2020, with Shanghai being home to China's current tallest building
Dubai will have five buildings in the world's future tallest 50 buildings, including the world's current tallest
New York City will have three buildings in the world's future tallest 50 buildings, with two of these currently under construction
Kuala Lumpur will have three buildings in the world's future tallest 50 buildings
This section lists the total number of skyscrapers in each country or city featured in the future world's 50 tallest building. Only cities with more than one building featured in the world's future 50 tallest buildings are included in the 'tallest by city' section.
Tallest by country
| 28 |  China |
| 6 |  United States |
| 4 |  United Arab Emirates |
| 3 |  Malaysia |
| 2 |  India |
| 2 |  Saudi Arabia |
| 2 |  South Korea |
| 1 |  Kuwait |
| 1 |  Russia |
| 1 |  Taiwan |
Tallest by city
| 4 | Dubai |
| 4 | New York City |
| 3 | Kuala Lumpur |
| 3 | Shanghai |
| 3 | Tianjin |
| 3 | Wuhan |
| 2 | Chicago |
| 2 | Guangzhou |
| 2 | Guiyang |
| 2 |  Hong Kong |
| 2 | Shenzhen |
Tallest by continent
The following table is a list of the future tallest buildings by each continent. Buildings included are either completed, topped out, under construction, or proposed.
| Continent | Building | City | Country | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Floors | Built | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East (see: list[2]) | Kingdom Tower | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1050 m | 3445 ft | 189 | 2019 | Under Construction |
| Southeast Asia (lists: China, South Asia[2]) | KL118 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 644 m | 2112 ft | 118 | 2019 | Under Construction |
| North America (lists: Canada, U.S., Mexico) | One World Trade Center | New York City | United States | 541 m | 1776 ft | 104 | 2013 | Built |
| Europe (see: list) | Lakhta Center | Saint Petersburg | Russia | 463 m | 1517 ft | 86 | 2018 | Under Construction |
| Oceania (see: list) | Q1 Tower | Gold Coast |  Australia | 323 m | 1058 ft | 78 | 2005 | Built |
| South America (see: list) | Gran Torre Santiago | Santiago |  Chile | 300 m | 984 ft | 62 | 2013 | Built |
| Africa (see: list) | Carlton Centre | Johannesburg |  South Africa | 223m | 732ft | 50 | 1973 | Built |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the World
- List of tallest buildings in Asia
- List of tallest buildings in Europe
- List of tallest buildings in China
- List of the tallest buildings of all time
References
- Skyscraper Center (Detailed information on specific buildings)
- SkyscraperPage
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