| Rank | Continent | Country | City | Building | Height (ft) | Height (m) | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Burj Khalifa | 2,717 | 828 | 160 | 2010 |
| 2 | North America | United States | New York City | One World Trade Center | 1,776 | 541.3 | 104 | 2014 |
| 3 | Europe | Russia | St. Petersburg | Lakhta Center | 1,516 | 462 | 86 | 2018 |
| 4 | Oceania | Australia | Gold Coast | Q1 | 1,060 | 323 | 78 | 2005 |
| 5 | South America | Chile | Santiago | Gran Torre Santiago | 980 | 300 | 64 | 2012 |
| 6 | Africa | South Africa | Johannesburg | Carlton Centre | 740 | 225.5 | 50 | 1973 |
| 7 | Antarctica | Antarctica | McMurdo Station | Long Duration Balloon (LDB) Payload Preparation Buildings | 49 | 15 | – | 2005 |
