Tallest structures
Since nearly the creation of humans we have created structures to live in, use & look at. The oldest known structure created by humans is a stone wall located at the Theopetra cave made in 21000 BC. Now the whole world is covered in structures & these are the biggest.
List of tallest structures
Disclaimers
- some guyed masts are difficult to get accurate information on, so some information might be incorrect (but i tried my best).
- no underwater structures are included.
- year is the completion date.
- includes structures that no longer exist.
- height is the highest point.
- Location is the country/town.
| rank | name | height | year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Burj Khalifa | 829.8m | 2009 | United Arab Emirates/Dubai |
| #2 | Merdeka 118 | 678.9m | 2022 | Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur |
| #3 | Warsaw radio mast | 646.4m | 1974-1991 | Poland/Gąbin |
| #4 | Tokyo Skytree | 634m | 2012 | Japan/Tokyo |
| #5 | Shanghai tower | 632m | 2014 | China/Shanghai |
| #6 | KRDK tower | 627.8m | 1998 | United States/Galesburg |
| #7 | KXTV/KOVR tower | 624.5m | 1986 | United States/Walnut Grove |
| #8 | unknown | 609.6m | 1962-2001 | United States/Windham Springs |
| #9 | KCAU tower | 609.6m | 1965 | United States/Sioux City |
| #10 | KATV tower | 609.6m | 1967-2008 | United States/Redfield |
| #11 | WECT tower | 609.6m | 1969-2012 | United States/Colly Township |
| #12 | WOI tower | 609.6m | 1972 | United States/Alleman |
| #13 | KCCI tower | 609.6m | 1974 | United States/Alleman |
| #14 | Diversified communications tower | 609.6m | 1981 | United States/Floyd Dale |
| #15 | WBTV tower | 609.6m | 1984 | United States/Dallas |
| #16 | Hearst Argyle tower | 609.6m | 1985 | United States/Walnut Grove |
| #17 | WTTO tower | 609.6m | 1986 | United States/Windham Springs |
| #18 | WCSC tower | 609.6m | 1986 | United States/Awendaw |
| #19 | WCTV tower | 609.6m | 1987 | United States/Metcalf |
| #20 | KTVO tower | 609.6m | 1987-1988 | United States/Colony |
| #21 | TV Alabama tower | 609.6m | 1996 | United States/Windham Springs |
| #22 | KMOS tower | 609.6m | 2001 | United States/Syracuse |
| #23 | Winnie cumulus broadcasting tower | 609.6m | 2005 | United States/Winnie |
| #24 | Era Liberman broadcasting tower | 609.6m | 2006 | United States/Era |