List of tallest structures
The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper at. Listed are guyed masts, self-supporting towers, skyscrapers, oil platforms, electricity transmission towers, and bridge support towers. This list is organized by absolute height. See History of the world's tallest structures, Tallest structures by category, and List of tallest buildings for additional information about these types of structures.
Terminology
Terminological and listing criteria follow Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat definitions. Guyed masts are differentiated from towers – the latter not featuring any guy wires or other support structures; and buildings are differentiated from towers – the former having at least 50% of occupiable floor space although both are self-supporting structures.Lists by height
This list includes structures of all types over 350 meters. Other structures below 350 meters are included only if they're noteworthy, freestanding, and over 100 meters.For all structures, the pinnacle height is given, so the height of skyscrapers may differ from the values at List of skyscrapers, such as the John Hancock Center being ranked above the Empire State Building. Tension-leg platforms are not included.
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| Burj Khalifa | 2010 | Skyscraper | Office, hotel, residential |  United Arab Emiratescoord|25|11|50.0|N|55|16|26.6|E|type:landmark|name=Burj Dubaiconvert|680.5|m|ft|abbr=onOn hold/cancelled or proposedStructures that are on hold, have been cancelled or have been proposed.
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