Data Studies

The Research & Thought Leadership division of the CTBUH performs objective research at all scales and distributes findings in the form of data studies that highlight critical issues facing tall buildings and future cities.

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4 February 2025 | Tall Buildings in Numbers

CTBUH 2025 Trends & Forecasts

After 2023 set a new tall building record with 184 completions, 2024 saw a steep 33.2 percent drop-off, with 123 buildings of 200 meters or greater in height completing.

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4 February 2025 | CTBUH 2025 Trends & Forecasts

CTBUH 2025 Trends & Forecasts

After 2023 set a new tall building record with 184 completions, 2024 saw a steep 33.2 percent drop-off, with 123 buildings of 200 meters or greater in height completing.

1 December 2024 | Vertical Urbanism Index

Vertical Urbanism Index Case Study: Bangkok

Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand and, as of 2024, has doubled in population over the past 37 years. As the growing metropolitan region plans for better transit, higher densi...

23 September 2024 | Vertical Urbanism 2024 Issue I

New or Renew: Europe's Tallest Cities

Against a backdrop of housing undersupply and office oversupply, more buildings are being repositioned. In Europe, where the average 75-meter-plus office building is over 23 years...

23 September 2024 | Vertical Urbanism 2024 Issue I

Interactive Study: New or Renew

Against a backdrop of housing undersupply and office oversupply, more buildings are being repositioned. In Europe, where the average 75-meter-plus office building is over 23 years...

17 September 2024 | Vertical Urbanism Index

Vertical Urbanism Index Case Study: Toronto

Toronto is the fastest-growing city in North America and, at least outside of China, the center of global tall building growth for the 2020s and 2030s. These maps explore some...

1 September 2024 | CTBUH Data Handbook 2024

Interactive Study: The World's 100 Tallest Cities in 2024

This is the second edition of the CTBUH Data Handbook, an annual publication that covers the state of tall building construction and the affiliated growth of the world’s cities. As...