Countries by Capital Elevation
Complete ranking of 222 countries • m • Data refreshed May 28, 2026
Leader
Bolivia
Field size
222 countries
Lowest rank
Azerbaijan
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About Capital Elevation Rankings
Bolivia leads all 222 countries in Capital Elevation with a value of 3.6K m, while Azerbaijan ranks last at -28 m. The gap between top and bottom reflects meaningful global variation.
What Capital Elevation Measures
Elevation in meters of the country's Wikidata-listed capital city; countries with multiple listed capitals use the highest listed capital elevation.
Why This Ranking Matters
Examining Capital Elevation across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.
Global Range
Values range from -28 m (Azerbaijan) to 3.6K m (Bolivia) — minimal difference across 222 countries.
Regional Patterns
African countries dominate this ranking, holding 10 of the top 20 positions. This strong regional concentration suggests shared economic, geographic, or policy factors that drive higher values across the continent.
The distribution is highly right-skewed — a few countries have exceptionally high values that pull the average well above the median. The median (69 m) is far more representative than the mean (361.63 m).
Notable Outliers
Bolivia holds a significant lead over Ecuador, with a 28% gap between first and second place. While several countries cluster near the top, the leader's margin is notable.
Continental Leaders
Highest Capital Elevation
The 5 strongest Capital Elevation reads.
Lowest Capital Elevation
The 5 lowest Capital Elevation reads.
Data Note
Rankings are based on the latest available data from Wikidata, covering 222 of 249 countries and territories. Countries without data for this metric are excluded from the ranking. All values represent the most recently reported figures.
