Statue of Unity This colossal monument stands on a base of 58 meters, bringing its total height to an astounding 240 meters. The inauguration took place on October 31st, 2018, coinciding with Vallabhbhai Patel's 143rd birth anniversary. As of 2023, it remains the tallest statue globally.

As of 2026, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, remains the tallest and biggest statue in the world, a title it has held since its completion. Standing at a colossal 182 meters (597 feet) tall, it depicts the Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. To give you a sense of scale, it is nearly twice the height of the Statue of Liberty and significantly taller than the former record-holder, the Spring Temple Buddha in China (which stands at 128 meters). In 2026, the statue is a major global tourist destination, featuring a high-speed elevator that takes visitors to an observation deck located at 153 meters, right in the chest of the figure, providing panoramic views of the Narmada River and the Sardar Sarovar Dam. While other "mega-statue" projects are occasionally proposed in 2026, such as the Shiv Smarak in Mumbai, the Statue of Unity continues to be the undisputed leader in both height and structural volume, serving as a massive engineering marvel made of steel framing, reinforced concrete, and bronze cladding.