Ranked 12th in the World, Jakarta Boasts 149 Skyscrapers

A report by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) shows that Jakarta ranks 12th in the world for the number of skyscrapers as of October 13, 2021. The Indonesian capital has 107 skyscrapers over 150 meters tall and 42 buildings over 200 meters tall.

One supertall building (over 300 meters) is currently under final finishing stages in Jakarta: the Autograph Tower. Located in the Thamrin Nine mixed-use development complex in Central Jakarta, it stands at 382.9 meters.

Hong Kong holds the top spot with 503 buildings over 150 meters, 84 buildings over 200 meters, and 6 supertall buildings. Shenzhen, China, is second with 332 buildings over 150 meters, 114 buildings over 200 meters, and 15 supertall buildings.

New York City, USA, has 295 buildings over 150 meters, 89 buildings over 200 meters, and 14 supertall buildings. Dubai, UAE, has 232 buildings over 150 meters, 102 buildings over 200 meters, and 27 supertall buildings.

Shanghai follows with 175 buildings over 150 meters, 59 buildings over 200 meters, and 5 supertall buildings. Tokyo, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chicago, Wuhan, and Bangkok follow in subsequent positions.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ranks below Indonesia with 101 buildings over 150 meters, 42 buildings over 200 meters, and 5 supertall buildings. Shenyang, China, follows with 94 buildings over 150 meters, 28 buildings over 200 meters, and 2 supertall buildings.