The rankings are as of December 31, 2005, and were determined by a composite score taken by adding the heights of buildings and towers under varying standards (spires and towers counted less than actual floor space). Chicago remains the tallest city in the world.  In ranking, categories became apparent, thus the tiers. Due to a new city climbing its way into the top ten, Los Angeles is no longer featured on this page. For the 2005 update and other details, click on METHODOLOGY. To view each city's top ten buildings and towers, click on the picture. Scroll down to see building names, and note new buildings for 2005. To compare buildings from different cities, just reduce each window that opens to half screen, and place side by side. For ranking of tallest 25 cities, click Tallest 25 Cities.  March 2007 we will rank the top cities of 2006.  Upcoming related projects: Tallest Cities of 1950.

Taipei is noted here because it is now home to the officially tallest building in the world. However, as one can see here, it has no other bulidings that are especially tall. Through 2005, at 11th through 15th place were Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, Atlanta, and Dallas respectively. Dubai has plans to climb up to number one by 2008. See Methodology for more information. Click button to right to see tallest 25 cities list.

Tallest Buildings of the World - Tallest Skylines of the World - Tallest Cities of the World - Ultrapolis Project 2004, 2005, 2006.