This list of tallest buildings in Panama City ranks skyscrapers in Panama City, by height. The tallest completed building in Panama City is Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower, which stands 284 m (932 ft) tall. For several years, Panama City's skyline remained the same, with only four buildings exceeding 150 m (492 feet). Beginning in the early 2000s, the city experienced a large construction boom, with new buildings rising up all over the city. The boom continues today, with over 150 highrises under construction and several supertall buildings planned for construction.
In addition to growing out, Panama City grew up, with two new tallest buildings since 2005. All supertall projects were cancelled (Ice Tower, Palacio de la Bahía, and Torre Generali), or are on-hold (Faros de Panamá, Torre Central).
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