Africa
Population
35,600,000
Area
2,381,741 km²
919,590 mi²
Density
14.9 people per km²
38.7 people per mi²
# of 150m+ buildings
1 Completed • 0 Under Construction
First 150m+ Building
Tallest Building
Tallest City
Average Building Age
3 Years
Most Common Function*
Mixed-use (100%)
Most Common Material*
Composite (100%)
by no. of 150m+ completed buildings
Tallest Country in
the World
Tallest Country in
Africa
Rank |
Name |
Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Height |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
264.3 m / 867 ft |
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2 |
111 m / 364 ft |
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3 |
111 m / 364 ft |
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4 |
111 m / 364 ft |
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5 |
111 m / 364 ft |
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6 |
82 m / 269 ft |
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7 |
77 m / 253 ft |
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8 |
70 m / 230 ft |
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