List of buildings with 100 floors or more

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This is a list of buildings with 100 floors or more above ground. Dubai and Chicago have three buildings with at least 100 floors. All of the buildings on this list are over 1,000 ft (305 meter) "supertalls" and are among the world's tallest buildings.

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Completed buildings

This list includes buildings whose construction is complete, or are topped-out.

RankStructureCityCountry/territoryFloorsStatusYearHeight to architectural topHeight to roofHeight to pinnacle
1 Burj Khalifa Dubai UAE163 [1] Complete2010828 m (2,717 ft)739.44 m (2,426.0 ft)829.8 m (2,722 ft)
2 Shanghai Tower Shanghai China128 [2] Complete2015632 m (2,073 ft)632 m (2,073 ft)632 m (2,073 ft)
3 Lotte World Tower Seoul South Korea123 [3] Complete2017554.5 m (1,819 ft)497.6 m (1,633 ft)555.7 m (1,823 ft)
4 Makkah Royal Clock Tower Mecca Saudi Arabia120 [4] Complete2012601 m (1,972 ft)601 m (1,972 ft)601 m (1,972 ft)
5 Merdeka 118 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia118 [5] Complete2023678.9 m (2,227 ft)552.9 m (1,814 ft)680.5 m (2,233 ft)
6 Ping An Finance Center Shenzhen China115 [6] Complete2017599 m (1,965 ft)562 m (1,844 ft)599 m (1,965 ft)
7 Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre Guangzhou China111 [7] Complete2016530 m (1,740 ft)530 m (1,740 ft)530 m (1,740 ft)
8 CITIC Tower Beijing China109 [8] Complete2018528 m (1,732 ft)528 m (1,732 ft)528 m (1,732 ft)
9 International Commerce Centre Hong Kong Hong Kong108 [9] Complete2010484 m (1,588 ft)484 m (1,588 ft)484 m (1,588 ft)
10 Willis Tower Chicago United States108 [10] Complete1974442.1 m (1,450 ft)442.1 m (1,450 ft)527 m (1,729 ft)
11 Empire State Building New York City United States102 [11] Complete1931381 m (1,250 ft)381 m (1,250 ft)449 m (1,473 ft)
12 Guangzhou International Finance Center Guangzhou China101 [12] Complete2010439 m (1,440 ft)439 m (1,440 ft)439 m (1,440 ft)
13 Taipei 101 Taipei Taiwan101 [13] Complete2004508 m (1,667 ft)449.2 m (1,474 ft)508 m (1,667 ft)
14 Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai China101 [14] Complete2008492 m (1,614 ft)487.41 m (1,599.1 ft)494.39 m (1,622.0 ft)
15 Wuhan Greenland Center Wuhan China101 [15] Complete2022476 m (1,562 ft)476 m (1,562 ft)476 m (1,562 ft)
16 Marina 101 Dubai UAE101 [16] Complete2017426.5 m (1,399 ft)426.5 m (1,399 ft)426.5 m (1,399 ft)
17 Princess Tower Dubai UAE101 [17] Complete2012414 m (1,358 ft)414 m (1,358 ft)414 m (1,358 ft)
18 LCT Landmark Tower Busan South Korea101 [18] Complete2019411 m (1,348 ft)411 m (1,348 ft)
19 St. Regis Chicago Chicago United States101 [19] Complete2020365 m (1,198 ft)365 m (1,198 ft)365 m (1,198 ft)
20 KK100 Shenzhen China100 [20] Complete2011442 m (1,450 ft)427 m (1,401 ft)442 m (1,450 ft)
21 875 North Michigan Avenue Chicago United States100 [21] Complete1969344 m (1,129 ft)344 m (1,129 ft)457 m (1,499 ft)
22 Australia 108 Melbourne Australia100 [22] Complete2020316.7 m (1,039 ft)316.7 m (1,039 ft)

Buildings under construction

This is a list of buildings under construction that are planned to have 100 floors or more. It does not include proposed, approved and topped-out buildings. [23]

StructureCityCountryFloors completedFloorsYearHeight to architectural topRemarks
Jeddah Tower Jeddah Saudi Arabia6616820281,008 m (3,307 ft)Just began again
Senna Tower Balneário Camboriú Brazil0154TBA544 m (1,785 ft)
Lakhta Center 2 Saint Petersburg Russia01502030703 m (2,306 ft)
Chicago Spire Chicago United States0150TBA610 m (2,000 ft)On-hold
Burj Azizi Dubai United Arab Emirates01332027725 m (2,379 ft)
Goldin Finance 117 Tianjin China128 [24] 1282015597 m (1,959 ft)On hold
Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina Dubai United Arab Emirates301222028517 m (1,696 ft)
Tiger Sky Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates01162029532 m (1,745 ft)
Evergrande Hefei Center T1 Hefei China71122028518 m (1,699 ft)On hold
SRG Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates01112027473 m (1,552 ft)
Chushang Building Wuhan China0111TBA475 m (1,558 ft)On hold
One Tower Moscow Russia0110TBA445 m (1,460 ft)On hold
Fuyuan Zhongshan 108 IFC Zhongshan China01082029498 m (1,634 ft)
Tianshan Gate of the World Shijiazhuang China0106TBA450 m (1,480 ft)On hold
Aeternitas Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates481062027450 m (1,480 ft)
Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences Dubai United Arab Emirates01052026557 m (1,827 ft)
Sky Tower at Pinnacle One Yonge Toronto Canada521052026347 m (1,138 ft)
Ryugyong Hotel Pyongyang North Korea1051051992330 m (1,080 ft)On hold
Suzhou Zhongnan Center Suzhou China31032027499 m (1,637 ft)On hold
SUNAC A-ONE Tower 1 Chongqing China01032030470 m (1,540 ft)On hold
Greenland Jinmao International Financial Center Nanjing China1102TBA500 m (1,600 ft)On hold
Akhmat Tower Grozny Russia0102TBD435 m (1,427 ft)On hold
Chengdu Greenland Tower Chengdu China100101TBA468 m (1,535 ft)On hold
Chongqing Tall Tower Chongqing China0101TBD431 m (1,414 ft)On hold
China International Silk Road Center Xi'an China68101TBA498 m (1,634 ft)
Dongfeng Plaza Landmark Tower Kunming China161002027407 m (1,335 ft)On hold

Buildings cancelled

The following list is of those buildings that were planned to have 100 floors or more, for which the project did start but is now officially cancelled. [23]

StructureCityCountryFloorsHeight to architectural topRemarks
Nakheel Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates2261,136 m (3,727 ft)The tower was announced in 2008. The project was halted in 2009 due to financial problems, and it was cancelled in December 2009.
One Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates2011,010 m (3,310 ft)The tower was announced in 2008, and it was cancelled in 2009 due to financial crisis.
Sky City Changsha China202838 m (2,749 ft)The building was set to break ground in June 2013, aiming to be the world's tallest building. However, on 25 July 2013 the project was halted due to insufficient permission. In February 2015 it was reported that the construction would continue in 2016, but needed to be approved by the national level (for buildings over 350 meters only). Later, in July 2015, no work had been done there for two years. Some of the material they planned to use to build were used by local villagers, probably removing them to make a fishing pond.[ citation needed ]
Azerbaijan Tower Baku Azerbaijan1891,051 m (3,448 ft)The tower was announced in 2012. Construction began in 2015, but was halted and cancelled by 2019.
Dubai One Dubai United Arab Emirates161711 m (2,333 ft)Proposed in 2015 and cancelled in 2021.
Tianfu Center Chengdu China157677 m (2,221 ft)Originally it was going to have 677 meters and 157 floors, but it was reduced to a building of 489 meters and 95 floors.
Incheon Tower Incheon South Korea151613 m (2,011 ft)Foundation work started at 2008. Construction halted 2009.
Chicago Spire Chicago United States150610 m (2,000 ft)Foundation work started at 2007. Construction halted 2008.
Wuhan Greenland Center Wuhan China126636 m (2,087 ft)Had to be redesigned as a 101-story building to maintain safe approaches to the local airport.
Rama IX Super Tower Bangkok Thailand125615 m (2,018 ft)Construction started 2017, cancellation announced 2021.
Wuhan Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre Wuhan China121648 m (2,126 ft)

Originally it was going to have 648 meters and 121 floors, but it was reduced to a building of 475 meters and 84 floors.

Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle Chicago United States125610 m (2,000 ft)The project was cancelled in 1993 because of the Persian Gulf War.
Dubai Creek Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates140600 m (2,000 ft)The Twin Tower proposed in 2014 and cancelled in January 2016 proposed The Tower,
Crown Las Vegas Las Vegas United States142575 m (1,886 ft)The tower was announced in 2006. After two major redesigns, the project was officially cancelled in March 2008.
Anara Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates135655 m (2,149 ft)cancelled in 2009
Seoul Light Tower Seoul South Korea133640 m (2,100 ft)This building was the proposed landmark building of Digital Media City. Its construction started in 2008, but it was cancelled at 2011 because of conflict between the City of Seoul and the developer company.
Baoneng Shenyang Global Financial Center Shenyang China114568 m (1,864 ft)Construction started in 2014, construction halted in 2019, and was cancelled construction as of 10 October 2019.
Entisar Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates122570 m (1,870 ft)Foundation work began 2016, Construction stopped in 2017, and the project was cancelled in 2023.
India Tower Mumbai India126718 m (2,356 ft)Foundation work began in 2010, but construction halted in 2011, and was cancelled as of 2015.
Old Chicago Main Post Office Twin Towers Chicago United States120610 m (2,000 ft)The project was approved on 18 July 2013 and it was cancelled in December 2014.
Peachtree Financial Tower Atlanta United States119448 m (1,470 ft)This building was announced in 2008 but the project was cancelled in 2012.
Russia Tower Moscow Russia118612 m (2,008 ft)Construction started and a cornerstone was laid. The project was cancelled in 2009.
Grollo Tower Melbourne Australia113560 m (1,840 ft)The tower was proposed in 1997. After a major redesign, the project was officially cancelled in 2004.
Doha Tower and Convention Center Doha Qatar115551 m (1,808 ft)Construction started in 2007. construction halted in 2010.
International Business Center Seoul South Korea130580 m (1,900 ft)The tower was proposed in 2005, the project was cancelled in 2007.
Meraas Tower Dubai United Arab Emirates112550 m (1,800 ft)The tower was proposed in 2008, the project was cancelled in 2009 due to financial crisis.
Nina Tower Hong Kong China110520 m (1,710 ft)Redesigned and built as 2 buildings.
Hudson Spire New York City United States110550 m (1,800 ft)Proposed in 2014 as Hudson Spire with 550 meters and 110 floors, but in 2016 the project changed The Spiral with 314 meters and 66 floors.
Television City Tower New York City United States150510 m (1,670 ft)Proposed by Donald Trump as the tallest building in the world at the time, the project was cancelled in 1988 due to fierce local opposition.
10 Columbus Circle New York City United States137500 m (1,600 ft)Now built as the Time Warner Center.
World One Mumbai India117442 m (1,450 ft)

Foundation work began in 2011, but construction halted in 2016, and was later cancelled, but in 2018 the project was changed to World One with 285 meters and 76 floors.

7 South Dearborn Chicago United States112478 m (1,568 ft)Intended to be the tallest building in the world at the time, 7 South Dearborn was approved in 1999 but it was cancelled in 2001 because of a lack of funding.
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and Residence Tower Chicago United States111414 m (1,358 ft)The project was proposed in 2009. The project was cancelled in 2012.
Skyfame Center Landmark Tower Nanning China108528 m (1,732 ft)Due to the height restriction in China, it was reduced to a 346-meter, 72-story building.
Burj Al Alam Dubai United Arab Emirates108510 m (1,670 ft)Foundation work started. Construction halted in 2009 and finally cancelled in 2013.
Busan Lotte Town Tower Busan South Korea107510 m (1,670 ft)On Hold since 2013, to resume in 2018, was cancelled in 2019.
520 West 41st Street New York City United States106335 m (1,099 ft)Proposed in 2014 and was cancelled in 2020.
Asia Plaza Kaohsiung Taiwan103431 m (1,414 ft)Proposed in 1997.
DTI Tower 1 Istanbul Turkey102420 m (1,380 ft)Proposed in 2006 and cancelled in 2012
Millennium Tower Frankfurt Germany104369 m (1,211 ft)This building was proposed in 2000 by Donald Trump. But it was cancelled in 2008 due to financial crisis. In 2018, the project was changed to Millenium Tower with 288 meters and 67 floors.
DAMAC Heights Dubai United Arab Emirates100425 m (1,394 ft)Proposed in 2006 as Ocean Heights 2 with 460 metres (1,510 ft) and 106 floors, Due to the height restriction in United Arab Emirates, it was reduced to a 426-meter and 100 floors in 2008 and 420-meter 85-story building in 2010.
Al Quds Endowment Tower Doha Qatar100495 m (1,624 ft)Foundation work started. Construction halted in 2010.
London Millennium Tower London United Kingdom108386 m (1,266 ft)Now built as the Gherkin.
Palace of the Soviets Moscow Soviet Union100495 m (1,624 ft)Construction started in 1937 on the site of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which had been demolished in 1931. Construction was halted by the German invasion of 1941 but the project never resumed after the war. The cathedral was finally rebuilt on the same site in the 1990s.
Metropolitan Life North Building New York City United States100403 m (1,322 ft)Designed in the 1920s as a 100-story skyscraper that would have been the tallest building in the world. Due to the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and onset of the Great Depression, construction was halted at floor 29 in 1933. There is some speculation as to whether Metropolitan Life really intended to finish the 100-story building.

Proposed buildings

The list includes buildings that were proposed or envisioned to have 100 floors or more, yet have not advanced to the construction stage. It does not include never built, under construction buildings.

StructureCityCountryFloorsStatusYear proposedHeightNotes
Burj Mubarak Al Kabir Madinat al-Hareer Kuwait234Proposed20071,001 m (3,284 ft)
Oblisco Capitale New Administrative Capital Egypt210Approved20181,000 m (3,300 ft)
Tradewinds Square Kuala Lumpur Malaysia150Proposed2011775 m (2,543 ft) [25]
Uptown Dubai Tower 1 Dubai United Arab Emirates146Approved2013711 m (2,333 ft)Burj 2020
Tower M Kuala Lumpur Malaysia145Proposed2017700 m (2,300 ft)
Hotel Cambodiana Phnom Penh Cambodia144Proposed2018600 m (2,000 ft)
Legends Tower Oklahoma City United States134Proposed2023581 m (1,906 ft)
Thai Boon Roong Twin Tower World Trade Center Phnom Penh Cambodia133Proposed2016567 m (1,860 ft)
Shenzhen Tower Shenzhen China130Proposed2016642 m (2,106 ft)
Al Noor Tower Casablanca Morocco114Proposed2014540 m (1,770 ft)
Signature Tower Jakarta Jakarta Indonesia113Proposed2010638 m (2,093 ft)
80 South Street New York City United States113Proposed2016438 m (1,437 ft)
Tribune East Tower Chicago United States117Approved2018440 m (1,440 ft)
Burj Jumeirah Dubai United Arab Emirates112Proposed2019550 m (1,800 ft)
Legacy Tower Dhaka Bangladesh111Approved2016465 m (1,526 ft)
Lakhan Center 3 Saint Petersburg Russia107Proposed2021555 m (1,821 ft)
Hyundai Global Business Center Seoul South Korea105Approved2016569 m (1,867 ft)
Southbank by Beulah Melbourne Australia102Approved2018366 m (1,201 ft)
NAZA Signature Tower Kuala Lumpur Malaysia100Proposed2011400 m (1,300 ft)
Bein Arim Tower Tel Aviv Israel100Approved2013400 m (1,300 ft)

Destroyed buildings

This list comprises the two buildings that used to have over 100 floors but are no longer in existence.

StructureCityCountryFloorsYear completedYear destroyedReason for destructionHeight to top floorHeight to roofHeight to pinnacle
One World Trade Center New York City United States11019722001 Terrorist attack 411 m (1,348 ft)417 m (1,368 ft)527.3 m (1,730 ft)
Two World Trade Center New York City United States11019732001 Terrorist attack 409 m (1,342 ft)415 m (1,362 ft)

Timeline

This is a timeline of the building with the most floors out of buildings with 100 floors or more.

FromToBuildingCityCountryFloorsBuilt
19311971 Empire State Building New York City United States1021931
19712001Twin Towers of the World Trade Center New York City United States1101972
20012009 Sears Tower/Willis Tower Chicago United States1081974
2009present Burj Khalifa Dubai United Arab Emirates1632010

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  4. ↑ Makkah Royal Clock Tower – The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Merdeka 118 – The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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  15. ↑ Greenland Center – The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  16. ↑ Marina 101 – The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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  18. ↑ LCT Landmark Tower – The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat . Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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