![]() ![]() To begin, Jain identified three categories of military expenditure as a percent of GDP, using the five-year (2018‒2022) average for more consistent data: Military Spend Countries’ Military Spend as a Percentage of their Economy Using data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ( SIPRI), Varun Jain has visualized 158 countries’ military expenditures, both as a percentage of their total GDP as well as in average per-capita spend. ($800 billion), China ($293 billion), and India ($77 billion).īut these eye-popping figures are best understood in the context of each country’s economy. For example, countries around the world collectively spent $2.1 trillion on their militaries in 2021, with the most coming from the U.S. Usually spending is measured, and ranked, in absolute amounts. One of the easiest ways to identify a nation’s priorities is by tracking its expenditures, and military spend is no different. The Future of the Global SkylineĪs the world continues to reach new heights in architectural marvels, there are even more supertall skyscrapers in the pipeline that will reshape skylines across the globe.įrom the soaring Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, poised to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest building, to the remarkable Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, which is set to claim the title of the world’s second-tallest structure when it opens in June 2023, these projects will captivate city dwellers for years to come.Įven as these new monumental buildings rise, China’s prominence in the world of skyscrapers-with three cities in the top five globally-is likely to remain unchallenged.Ĭomparing Military Spend Around the World There’s no doubt that the country’s relentless pursuit of vertical development, coupled with its booming population and thriving cities, has positioned China as the unrivaled leader in the global skyscraper race. CountryĬhina’s rapid urbanization, economic growth, and ambitious construction projects have fueled this impressive feat. Looking at this data from another perspective, China actually has more skyscrapers on this list than the rest of the world combined. This desert oasis has become synonymous with grandiose architecture and record-breaking structures, exemplified by the Burj Khalifa, which is the world’s current tallest building at 828 meters (2,715 ft). Rounding out the top five is Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which grabs the fourth position with 395 skyscrapers, a staggering 28 of which are supertalls. Notably, while the Empire State Building enjoys widespread familiarity, it no longer ranks among the world’s 50 tallest structures. Although it may have relinquished its title to Chinese cities, the city’s skyline endures as a globally renowned symbol, prominently featuring the iconic Empire State Building. New York City secures the third position on the list, boasting an impressive tally of 421 skyscrapers. This is even more impressive when considering that Shenzhen was a small fishing village until the 1970s. Hong Kong, along with Shenzhen (#2), and Guangzhou (#5) are part of the burgeoning megacity known as the Pearl River Delta, which is home to over 1,500 skyscrapers. Topping the charts is Hong Kong, with an impressive 657 skyscrapers, including six supertalls (buildings over 300 meters tall). ![]() ![]() Unsurprisingly, China’s cities dominate the list, solidifying the country’s reputation as a global powerhouse of tall buildings. In this graphic, which uses data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat ( CTBUH), we reveal the 25 cities with the most skyscrapers and supertall buildings globally. When it comes to soaring skylines and architectural marvels, no country has embraced the vertical revolution quite like China. Ranked: The Cities with the Most Skyscrapers in 2023 ![]()
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