No, Niagara Falls is not the tallest waterfall in the world. About 50 other waterfalls are “taller” including the Angel Falls in Venezuela, ranking first at a height at 979 metres (3,212 feet).

Angel Falls is significantly higher than Niagara Falls, holding the title of the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall. Located in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park, Angel Falls has a total height of approximately 3,212 feet (979 meters), with its longest single drop measuring 2,648 feet. In stark contrast, Niagara Falls is much shorter, with its tallest section, the Horseshoe Falls, reaching only about 167 feet (51 meters). To put this in perspective, Angel Falls is nearly 19 times higher than Niagara. While Niagara Falls is famous for its immense volume of water and its accessibility as a tourist landmark on the US-Canada border, Angel Falls is a "thin" ribbon of water that often turns into mist before reaching the ground during the dry season. For travelers in 2026, visiting Angel Falls remains a rugged adventure requiring a flight to a remote jungle airstrip followed by a boat journey, whereas Niagara Falls is a major urban center. Height-wise, however, there is no contest; Angel Falls is the undisputed giant of the natural world.