The 10 Tallest Flagpoles In The World

In a bid to showcase their patriotism, certain countries around the world have made sure that their flags are visible from every corner of the city, fluttering as high as a skyscraper. But, where is the world's tallest Flagpole? Rather interestingly, almost all these towering poles are in Asia. Keep reading to see the world's tallest record!

10. Acuity Flagpole in Sheboygan, United States – 120m (390ft)

Acuity flagpole is located on the headquarters of the Acuity Company's campus between Milwaukee and Green Bay in the United States. And it's said to be 100 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. At 120 meters, the pole is touted as the tallest in the world that flies an American flag.

Sheboygan Flagpole – by Asher Heimermann, Wikipedia

9. Wagah, Pakistan – 122m (400ft)

Sharing the 8th spot with Abu Dhabi is Pakistan's flagpole at the Wagah border. Similar to the 'flag war' between North and South Korea, Pakistan went one up on India when it hoisted a 122m (400ft) high flag on August 14, 2017. Indeed, it was during the 70th independence day celebrations. And in March of that same year, India inaugurated another tall flagpole at Attari, about two miles from Wagah.

   Wagah Border, Pakistan – by WOW Travel

8. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 122m (400ft)

This giant pole stands at 122m (400ft) on the Corniche breakwaters in Abu Dhabi. In fact, it was once the tallest free-standing flagpole in the world. Even though it's no longer THE flagpole, it's hailed as the inspiration for spearheading the quest for the tallest flagpoles in the world. It was erected in December 2001 to commemorate the country's 30th national day and claimed the top spot until 2003.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -by Aravind Sivaraj/Wikimedia

7. Raghadan Flagpole in Amman, Jordan – 126.8m (416ft)

The Raghadan Flagpole in Amman, Jordan, is made of steel. It stands on the Raghadan Palace grounds. The official inauguration of this 126.8m (416ft) pole was by King Abdullah II of Jordan on June 10, 2003.

Amman, Jordan -by dimitrisvetsikas1969/Pixabay

6. Aqaba, Jordan – 130m (430ft)

Standing close to the seashore at a height of 130m (430ft), the Aqaba flag is visible from three countries – Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Indeed, that alone puts it on our top things to do in Aqaba. Constructed in 2004, the flagpole flies the flag of the Arab Revolt. It commemorates the 1917 Battle of Aqaba in Jordan.

Aqaba Jordan -by David Stanley/Flickr

5. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 133m (436ft)

The 5th tallest free-standing flagpole in the world stands at 133m (436ft) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.  The flag went up for the first time on June 29, 2008.  And like many countries that were once a part of the USSR, Turkmenistan erected the tall flagpole to commemorate the historic milestone of their separation from it.

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan -by Dan Lundberg/Flickr

4. Panmunjom Flagpole, Kijongdong, North Korea – 160m (520ft)

In the 1980s, the "flagpole standoff" between the Koreas saw North Korea go one up on the South by building this towering pole in the 'propaganda village' of Kijongdong. Prior to this, South Korea had built a 98.4-m tall flagpole that flew a 130-kilogram flag in the opposite village of Daeseong-dong. North Korea's response was a 160m (520ft) tall flagpole waving a huge 270kg flag. Consequently, this one became the tallest in the world and held onto the spot for about two decades.

Kijongdong, North Korea -by Kimmo Raisane/Flickr

3. National Flag Square Flagpole, Azerbaijan – 162m (531ft)

The 162m (531ft) high flagpole in National Flag Square Baku, Azerbaijan, holds a flag measuring 70 x 35 meters. It was the tallest flagpole in the world before the other taller poles existed. As a matter of fact, the same American-affiliated company that built the one at Dushanbe also built this one.

Baku, Azerbaijan -by amanderson2/Flickr

2. Dushanbe Flagpole, Tajikistan – 165m (541ft)

The Dushanbe flagpole was the world's tallest flagpole in 2011, standing tall at 165m (541ft). It continued to remain at the top until it the one in Jeddah upstaged it in 2014. Fabrication of the sections of the pole was completed in Dubai by a San Diego company, Trident Support. In fact, this company is also behind the construction of the National Flag Square Flagpole we previously mentioned.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan -by Rjruiziii/Wikimedia

1. Jeddah Flagpole, Saudi Arabia – 171m (561ft)

The tallest flagpole in the world is located at King Abdullah Square, where you'll find most of the top things to do in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Standing at a towering 171m (561ft), the flagpole knocked every other country out of the competition for the title of the tallest in the world.

Jeddah Flagpole – by Gregor Rom, Wikipedia