A study conducted in 2020 analyzed the number of skyscrapers in different countries around the world. The research found that China has the highest number of skyscrapers, with a total of 939 tall buildings. This is more than double the number of skyscrapers in the United States, which came in second with 452 skyscrapers.
Other countries with a significant number of skyscrapers include Japan, with 348 tall buildings, South Korea with 204, and the United Arab Emirates with 201. The research also highlighted that Southeast Asia has seen a significant increase in the construction of skyscrapers in recent years, with cities like Jakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur all having a considerable number of tall buildings.
Interestingly, the study also revealed that some countries with smaller populations, such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, have a high number of skyscrapers per capita compared to countries with larger populations. This suggests that various factors, such as economic development, urbanization, and land scarcity, contribute to the construction of tall buildings in different countries.
Overall, the research provides valuable insights into the distribution of skyscrapers globally and highlights the trend of vertical urbanization in various countries. It also underscores the importance of understanding the factors driving the construction of tall buildings in different parts of the world.