Meet Jyoti Amge - the world's smallest woman

Indian student Jyoti Amge has been today been confirmed as the world's shortest living woman by Guinness World Records.

At 62.8cm (24.7in), is 7cm, she is shorter than previous title holder, American Bridgette Jordan.

The shortest woman living (mobile) is Jyoti Amge (India, born 16 Dec 1993), who measured 62.8 cm (24.7 in) in Nagpur, India, on 16 December 2011.

Jyoti Amge was measured at the Wockhardt Superspeciality Hospital in Nagpur India on her 18th birthday making her eligible to take over this record from Bridgette Jordan. Jyoti Amge had previously held the title for the shortest teenager (female) living.

“Getting this record has made me feel better about myself," said Jyoti. "I feel popular, special and important.”