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Sizing Up the Tallest Skyscraper of 2015

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Tallest Building Completed Each Year

Sizing Up the Tallest Skyscraper of 2015

There were more skyscrapers built in 2015 than any other past year, according to the 2015 Year in Review report created by Skyscraper Central.

The Shanghai Tower

This year’s tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai Tower, comes in at a staggering 2,073 ft (632m) to make it the second tallest building in existence behind Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa.

The Shanghai Tower also does a great job at epitomizing current trends in the sector. It’s a multi-use structure (hotel, office) that is made of composite material (steel, concrete).

The second tallest building completed during the year, 432 Park Avenue in New York City, does not come close to challenging the Shanghai Tower in height – it’s shorter by a whopping 677 ft (206m), which is more than two football fields stacked vertically.

In fact, aside from 432 Park Avenue, only two skyscrapers were completed in North America last year: ICE Condominiums at York Centre (Toronto) and Sky (New York City).

The trend continues to point Asia’s direction, where 76.4% of all skyscrapers completed in 2015 were built.

Here is how the location of the world’s top 100 skyscrapers have changed over time:

World's Tallest Skyscrapers by Location

The Tallest Skyscrapers of 2015

To demonstrate the height of the Shanghai Tower, here it is visualized within the context of the world’s top 20 skyscrapers completed in 2015 by height:

World's Tallest 20 Skyscrapers in 2015

RankBuilding NameCityStoriesmft
1Shanghai TowerShanghai, China1286322073
2432 Park AvenueNew York City, US854261396
3OKO - Residential TowerMoscow, Russia903541160
4Forum 66 Tower 1Shenyang, China683511150
5ADNOC HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, UAE763421122
6Chongqing World Financial CenterChongqing, China723391112
7Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre Tower 1Nanjing, China683151032
8Fortune CenterGuangzhou, China683091015
9Stalnaya VershinaMoscow, Russia723091013
10Diwang International Fortune CenterLiuzhou, China75303994
10Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza 1Nanchang, China59303994
10Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza 2Nanchang, China59303994
13Greenland Puli CenterJinan, China61301988
14Ilham TowerKuala Lumpur, Malaysia64298978
15Xiamen Shimao Straits Tower BXiamen, China67295969
16Kaisa CenterHuizhou, China66288945
17D1 TowerDubai, UAE80284932
18City of Lights C1 TowerAbu Dhabi, UAE62282926
19Al Hekma TowerDubai, UAE64282925
20Eton Place Dalian Tower 2Dalian, China62279917

Lastly, here’s a summary of skyscraper completions by country:

World's Tallest Skyscrapers by Country

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Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024

This ranking of car brand loyalty shows what percentage of owners would buy from the same brand for their next vehicle.

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Car Brand Loyalty in 2024

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This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. This is measured by the % of current owners who would buy from the same brand for their next vehicle.

Data comes from Consumer Reports’ owner satisfaction survey, which includes responses from owners of more than 330,000 vehicles.

Car Brands With the Most Loyal Customers

Rivian takes the top spot in this ranking, with 86% of owners saying they would buy from the brand again. The EV startup has carved an interesting niche for itself with its outdoor adventure-focused models, and despite several recalls, appears to have won the hearts of its early customers.

Company% who would buy again
🇺🇸 Rivian86
🇩🇪 Mini77
🇩🇪 BMW76
🇩🇪 Porsche76
🇺🇸 Tesla74
🇰🇷 Genesis73
🇯🇵 Lexus73
🇯🇵 Subaru70

It’s interesting to note that Tesla held the #1 spot in last year’s ranking.

Car Brands With the Least Loyal Customers

At the other end of the spectrum we have brands with the least loyal customers, suggesting that owners are less satisfied with their purchase.

Company% who would buy again
🇺🇸 Cadillac61
🇺🇸 Chrysler60
🇩🇪 Mercedes-Benz59
🇩🇪 Audi59
🇺🇸 Jeep58
🇯🇵 Nissan55
🇩🇪 Volkswagen51
🇯🇵 Infiniti43

At the bottom of this table is Nissan’s luxury marque, Infiniti, with only 43% of owners saying they would revisit the brand for their next car.

Infiniti dealerships are aware of this alarming trend, and have attributed it to the brand’s aging lineup. In a recent interview, Steve Lapin, Chairman of the Infiniti National Dealer Advisory Board, said: “Product is king. Infiniti doesn’t have the right products right now to compete in the marketplace.”

Interested in learning more about the automotive industry? Check out this graphic, which ranks the world’s top 10 exporters of automotive products.

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