This list of tallest statues includes completed statues that are at least tall. The height values in this list are measured to the highest part of the human (or animal) figure, but exclude the height of any pedestal (plinth), or other base platform as well as any mast, spire, or other structure that extends higher than the tallest figure in the monument. The definition of for this list is a free-standing sculpture (as opposed to a relief), representing one or more people or animals (real or mythical), in their entirety or partially (such as a bust). Heights stated are those of the statue itself and (separately) the total height of the monument that includes structures the statue is standing on or holding. Monuments that contain statues are included in this list only if the statue fulfills these and the height criteria. Existing statues By country/region Destroyed Proposed or under construction See also List of statues List of tallest bridges List of tallest buildings List of tallest structures List of the tallest statues in the United States List of the tallest statues in India List of tallest Hindu statues List of colossal sculpture in situ List of largest monoliths New7Wonders of the World Notes References External links Top 10 highest monuments – Architecture Portal News Top highest monuments in the World 中國13尊大佛 The tallest statues in the world – Video By Top 10 Hindi Statues Statues