5 Cities with the Most Skyscrapers in the World

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. If you want to read more about the cities that have the most skyscrapers and check out our detailed analysis of the construction industry, you can go to 30 Cities with the Most Skyscrapers in the World.

5. Guangzhou – China

Number of Skyscrapers: 191

Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of China’s Guangdong province, ranks among the top 5 on our list of the 30 cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. Guangzhou is a sprawling port city and a major commercial center in China. The city is home to 191 skyscrapers over 150 meters tall.

4. Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Number of Skyscrapers: 263

Dubai, the most populated city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ranks among the top cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. Dubai is known for its ultramodern architecture and Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world. Dubai is home to 263 skyscrapers taller than 150 meters.

3. New York City – United States

Number of Skyscrapers: 317

New York City, the most populated city in the US, ranks among the top 3 on our list of the 30 cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. The city is a major cultural, commercial, and financial center. New York City is home to 317 buildings that are over 150 meters tall, including One World Trade Center, which is the tallest building in the US.

2. Shenzhen – China

Number of Skyscrapers: 410

Shenzhen is a major city and Special Economic Zone in Guangdong, China, that ranks second on our list of the cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. It is home to 410 skyscrapers taller than 150 meters. The Ping An International Finance Centre, which is a supertall skyscraper, is the tallest building in the city of Shenzhen.

1. Hong Kong – China

Number of Skyscrapers: 554

Hong Kong tops our list of the 30 cities with the most skyscrapers in the world. Hong Kong is a city and a special administrative region (SAR) in China. It is one of the world’s most densely populated territories. Hong Kong is home to 554 buildings that are over 150 meters tall.

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