The 20 Tallest Statues in the World Ranked

Rising 85 meters above Volgograd in Russia, The Motherland Calls commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad. Designed by sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich and dedicated in 1967, the prestressed concrete figure holds an eleven-ton stainless steel sword raised high above the Volga River.

Carved directly into the sandstone cliffs of Mount Emei in Sichuan, China, the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha was completed in the eighth century. Conceived by the monk Hai Tong to calm turbulent river currents, it remains the largest stone-carved pre-modern Buddha in the world.

Soaring 88 meters into the northern sky, the Hokkaido Kannon in Ashibetsu was completed in 1989 after more than a decade of planning. The statue houses multiple interior levels with worship shrines and elevated observation decks looking out across the Sorachi region.

Standing beside Emei Lake in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, this 72-meter bronze statue represents Maitreya, the future Buddha. Consecrated in 2011, the beaming figure rests atop a massive four-story cultural center that welcomes pilgrims and sightseers alike.

Also known as Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin, this 92-meter gold-painted concrete sculpture at Wat Muang took sixteen years to complete. Positioned in the seated Maravijaya posture, visitors line up below to touch the giant right fingertip for blessings.

Commanding the confluence of the Moskva River and the Vodootvodny Canal, this 98-meter sculpture honors the Russian Navy founded by Peter the Great. Designed by Zurab Tsereteli and erected in 1997, it incorporates stainless steel, bronze, and copper ship prows.

Located at Miyin Temple in Hunan, China, the Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes reaches 99 meters in height. Made from gilded bronze, the monument illustrates Buddhist compassionate protection through multiple expressive faces and outstretched hands.

Completed in 1991, this 100-meter statue of Nyoirin Kannon holds the wish-fulfilling jewel in her hand. Visitors can take an internal elevator to the top floor to examine miniature Buddhist shrines and gaze across Sendai towards the Pacific Ocean.

Standing 102 meters tall including its pedestal, this stainless steel figure crowns the hills beside the Dnipro River in Kyiv. Dedicated in 1981, the monument holds a sword and shield, recently updated with the Ukrainian trident emblem.

Carved out of the Mangi Tungi hills in Maharashtra, India, this 108-foot monolith portrays Rishabhanatha, the first Jain Tirthankara. Consecrated in 2016, it stands as the tallest monolithic Jain sculpture on Earth, surrounded by rocky peaks.

Carved into the bluffs overlooking the Yellow River in Zhengzhou, Henan, this 106-meter monument depicts the legendary emperors Yan Di and Huang Di. Taking twenty years to construct, the twin colossi celebrate early Chinese cultural origins.

Rising 216 feet outside Hyderabad in Telangana, India, this panchaloha bronze statue commemorates eleventh-century philosopher Ramanuja. Dedicated in 2022, the seated figure rests on a grand lotus base encircled by 108 ornately carved model temples.

Standing on a man-made offshore platform in Sanya, Hainan, this 108-meter statue features three distinct faces looking out toward land and open ocean. Completed in 2005, it represents peace, wisdom, and compassion for travelers across the South China Sea.

Located along the coastline of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, this 110-meter bronze monument is the tallest statue in the Western Hemisphere. Designed by Zurab Tsereteli and assembled in 2016, the figure depicts Christopher Columbus navigating aboard historic caravels.

Also called Viswas Swaroopam, this 112-meter statue in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, portrays Lord Shiva in a serene seated meditative posture. Coated in high-grade zinc and concrete, the colossal structure houses an exhibition hall and observation galleries.

Completed in 1993 in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, this 120-meter bronze colossus held the world height record until 2008. The statue commemorates the birth of Shinran, founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, and features eighty-five-meter observation decks within.

Standing 116 meters tall on a thirteen-meter throne near Monywa, Myanmar, the Laykyun Sekkya was completed in 2008 after twelve years of construction. The hollow interior houses thirty-one distinct storeys representing the planes of Buddhist cosmological existence.

Reaching 122 meters above Ungasan on the Bukit Peninsula in Bali, Indonesia, this dynamic sculpture portrays Hindu deity Vishnu mounting the mythological bird Garuda. Conceived by artist Nyoman Nuarta and dedicated in 2018, it has a wing span exceeding sixty meters.

Towering 128 meters above its lotus throne in Henan, China, the Spring Temple Buddha depicts Vairocana Buddha. Formed from over a thousand individual cast copper pieces and finished in 2008, it held the global crown as the tallest statue on Earth for a full decade.

Rising a staggering 182 meters beside the Narmada River in Gujarat, India, the Statue of Unity depicts statesman Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Unveiled in 2018, this monumental engineering marvel stands twice the height of the Statue of Liberty, holding the indisputable world record.