Taipei: Taipei 101, Taiwan's iconic skyscraper, has again claimed the highest land price in the nation for the 13th consecutive year, according to the Taipei City Government's Department of Land Administration.

According to Focus Taiwan, data from the department revealed that over the past weekend, Taipei 101's land price reached NT$2.11 million (US$66,984) per square meter, or NT$6.98 million per ping. The department highlighted that Taipei 101, situated in the bustling Xinyi District, maintains its status as the tallest building in Taiwan. This status is bolstered by the dynamic business activities in the area, resulting in strong demand for commercial property spaces.

Cathay Landmark, also located in Xinyi District, secured the second spot with a land price of NT$2.03 million per square meter or about NT$6.70 million per ping, marking its third consecutive year at this position in Taipei's land value rankings. Shin Kong Life Tower, positioned in Zhongzheng District near Taipei Main Station, ranked third at NT$2 million per square meter or NT$6.61 million per ping.

The department reported that the survey data was collected between September 2, 2024, and September 1, 2025, for its 2026 land valuation assessment report. The report indicated that the average land price in Taipei decreased by 0.31 percent from the previous year, with residential property prices dropping by 0.58 percent, while commercial space prices saw an increase of 0.46 percent.

Among Taipei's 12 administrative districts, four reported an increase in land prices, whereas eight experienced a decline. Nangang District recorded the highest land price increase of 0.39 percent, driven by large-scale property developments attracting shopping mall owners and high-tech firms. Wenshan District followed with a 0.25 percent rise, supported by its cultural and educational amenities and an improving transportation network. Beitou District experienced a 0.12 percent increase in land price, attributed to the development of the Beitou Shilin Technology Park, where Nvidia Corp. plans to establish its Taiwan headquarters.