The tallest waterfalls globally by total vertical drop. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Rank ⇵ | Waterfall ⇵ | Height (m) ⇵ | Country ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Falls | 979 m | Venezuela |
| 2 | Tugela Falls | 948 m | South Africa |
| 3 | Tres Hermanas Falls | 914 m | Peru |
| 4 | Olo'upena Falls | 900 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 5 | Yumbilla Falls | 896 m | Peru |
| 6 | Vinnufossen | 860 m | Norway |
| 7 | Balåifossen | 850 m | Norway |
| 8 | Pu'uka'oku Falls | 840 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 9 | James Bruce Falls | 840 m | Canada |
| 10 | Browne Falls | 836 m | New Zealand |
| 11 | Strupenfossen | 820 m | Norway |
| 12 | Ramnefjellsfossen | 818 m | Norway |
| 13 | Waihilau Falls | 792 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 14 | Colonial Creek Falls | 788 m | USA (Washington) |
| 15 | Mongefossen | 773 m | Norway |
| 16 | Gocta Cataracts | 771 m | Peru |
| 17 | Mutarazi Falls | 762 m | Zimbabwe |
| 18 | Kjelfossen | 755 m | Norway |
| 19 | Johannesburg Falls | 751 m | USA (Washington) |
| 20 | Yosemite Falls | 739 m | USA (California) |
| 21 | Cascades de Trou de Fer | 725 m | Reunion (France) |
| 22 | Ølmåafossen | 720 m | Norway |
| 23 | Mana'wai'nui Falls | 719 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 24 | Kjeragfossen | 715 m | Norway |
| 25 | Avalanche Basin Falls | 707 m | USA (Montana) |
| 26 | Harrison Basin Falls | 707 m | USA (Montana) |
| 27 | Haloku Falls | 700 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 28 | Chamberlain Falls | 700 m | New Zealand |
| 29 | Alfred Creek Falls | 700 m | Canada |
| 30 | Dongba Falls | 690 m | China |
| 31 | Tyssefossen | 646 m | Norway |
| 32 | Kukui'ula Falls | 635 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 33 | Sutherland Falls | 580 m | New Zealand |
| 34 | Kahiwa Falls | 533 m | USA (Hawaii) |
| 35 | Takkakaw Falls | 302 m | Canada |
| 36 | Ribbon Fall | 491 m | USA (California) |
| 37 | Della Falls | 440 m | Canada |
| 38 | Krimml Waterfalls | 380 m | Austria |
| 39 | Silver Cord Cascade | 357 m | USA (Wyoming) |
| 40 | Marmore Falls | 165 m | Italy |
| 41 | Jog Falls | 253 m | India |
| 42 | Gersoppa Falls | 253 m | India |
| 43 | Dudhsagar Falls | 310 m | India |
| 44 | Nohkalikai Falls | 340 m | India |
| 45 | Wallaman Falls | 268 m | Australia |
| 46 | Hannoki Falls | 497 m | Japan |
| 47 | Tequendama Falls | 132 m | Colombia |
| 48 | Huangguoshu Waterfall | 77 m | China |
| 49 | Victoria Falls | 108 m | Zambia/Zimbabwe |
| 50 | Iguazu Falls | 82 m | Argentina/Brazil |