Europe in the Rankings
Five of RList’s rankings are about Europe itself: its tallest mountains (led by Mount Elbrus), its deepest lakes, largest banks, tallest statues and biggest stadiums.
As of October 2026, European entries also top 11 of our worldwide rankings, from the best university (Oxford) and the most liveable city (Copenhagen) to the oldest person ever verified, France’s Jeanne Calment, who lived to 122.
Rankings about Europe
Each ranking and who leads it.
| Ranking | Leader | Figure | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tallest Mountains in Europe | #1 Mount Elbrus | 5,642 mElevation | Geography & Countries |
| The Largest Banks in Europe | #1 BNP Paribas | $3.28TTotal assets | Money & Business |
| The Tallest Statues in Europe | #1 Peter the Great Statue — Moscow (1997) | 98 mHeight | Buildings & Structures |
| The Deepest Lakes in Europe | #1 Hornindalsvatnet | 514 mMax Depth | Geography & Countries |
| The Largest Stadiums in Europe | #1 Wembley Stadium | 90,000Capacity | Sports & Fitness |
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World #1s from Europe
Worldwide rankings whose #1 is in Europe.
| Ranking | #1 | Where | Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| The World's Most Liveable Cities in 2026 | Copenhagen | Denmark | 98.0Overall (/100) |
| The Smallest Countries in the World | Vatican City | Vatican City | 0.44 km²Area |
| The Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy | Monaco | Monaco | 86.4Life expectancy (years) |
| The Countries with the Most Michelin Three-Star Restaurants | France | France | 30Three-star restaurants |
| The Longest-Lived People Ever Verified | Jeanne Calment | France | 122 years, 164 daysAge (years, days) |
| The Astronauts with the Most Time in Space | Oleg Kononenko | Russia | 1,111 dTotal time in space |
| The World's Smartest Cities in 2026 | Zurich | Switzerland | 12025 rank |
| The World's Top Universities: THE World University Rankings 2027 | University of Oxford | UK | 97.9Overall (/100) |
| The Countries That Drink the Most Coffee per Person | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 5.31Cups per person per day |
| The Tallest Churches in the World | Sagrada Família (Basilica of the Holy Family) | Spain | 172.5 m (566 ft)Height |
| The Largest Pension Funds in the World | Government Pension Fund Global (Norway) | Norway | 2,109.5Assets (US$ billion) |
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More in the spotlight
All 5 rankings
The Largest Stadiums in Europe
Europe's 25 biggest stadiums for football, rugby and Gaelic games by official current capacity, led by Wembley's 90,000, with Camp Nou just outside while it is rebuilt.
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The Tallest Mountains in Europe
The Caucasus beats the Alps — Europe's tallest peaks, by elevation.
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The Deepest Lakes in Europe
Norway's fjord lakes dominate — Europe's deepest, ranked by max depth.
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The Tallest Statues in Europe
Led by two Russian giants — Europe's tallest completed statues, by figure height.
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The Largest Banks in Europe
Ranked by total assets, from London to Frankfurt.
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