Why Europe has so few skyscrapers

Only seven of the world’s 1,000 tallest buildings are in the EU. Why is that?

The tallest skylines around the world are dominated by North America, China and the Middle East. No European city comes even close to breaking the Top 20.

So is this down to a continental lack of love for skyscrapers - or is Europe being left behind in the march to modernity?

Produced by Tom Heyden

29 March 2024