Tallest Structures In The World
What is tallest structures in the world?
Key facts
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest completed human-built structure in the world at 828 m (2,717 ft) [1]. It is also the tallest building according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) [2].
Context
The Burj Khalifa, completed in 2010, stands 828 m (2,717 ft) tall in Dubai [2]. It is recognized as the tallest completed building by CTBUH, the body that determines such rankings [4]. For comparison, the tallest buildings in Toronto and tallest buildings in Canada are far shorter. The term 'tallest structure' can include towers and masts, but the sources here consistently place Burj Khalifa at the top [1][3].
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Questions and answers
What is the tallest structure on Earth?
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest completed human-built structure, at 828 m (2,717 ft) [1].
Where does CN Tower rank in height?
The sources provided do not include the CN Tower's rank, so it is not stated here.
Is the CN Tower higher than the Eiffel Tower?
The sources provided do not compare the CN Tower and Eiffel Tower, so this is not stated.
Sources
- Big, bigger, biggest: The 10 tallest structures in the world — allplan.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- World's tallest buildings, monuments and other structures - CBS News — cbsnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- World's tallest buildings 2025 including Burj Khalifa Wuhan ... — timesofindia.indiatimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- The World's Tallest Structures - - Continent Chasers — continentchasers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)