Jyoti Amge
- Born
- Dec 16, 1993age 32
- height
- 2'1" (or 63 cm)
- nationality
- Indian
Biography
About Jyoti Amge
Standing at 2'1" (63 cm), Jyoti Amge holds the Guinness World Record as the world's shortest living woman. Born on 16 December 1993 in India, she is an Indian actress. Her height results from a genetic disorder called primordial dwarfism.
After turning 18 on 16 December 2011, she was officially declared the world's shortest living woman by Guinness World Records, with a height of 62.8 centimetres (2 ft 3⁄4 in). She is of mixed-race ethnicity, primarily Asian. Her acting career and public appearances have made her widely recognized.
- BirthplaceIndia
- EthnicityMixed-race (primarily Asian)
Frequently asked
Why is Jyoti Amge so short?
Her restricted height is due to a genetic disorder called primordial dwarfism.
When was she officially recognized as the world's shortest woman?
She was officially declared the world's shortest living woman by Guinness World Records on 16 December 2011, her 18th birthday.
Did you know
- Her height at certification was 62.8 cm, about a centimetre shorter than her current listed height.
- She is of mixed-race ethnicity, primarily Asian.
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