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Jyoti Amge

Jyoti Amge is an Indian actress and model best known for being recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s shortest living woman.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Jyoti Amge is an Indian actress and model who holds the Guinness World Records title for the world’s shortest living woman, with an adult height of 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in).

What it is

Jyoti Amge was born on 16 December 1993 in Nagpur, India. She was officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's shortest living woman on her 18th birthday in December 2011. Her height is recorded at 62.8 cm, and her short stature is due to a genetic growth disorder described in sources as achondroplasia or primordial dwarfism.

Why it matters

Amge's record highlights human diversity and has brought her international attention. She has used her platform to work as an actress and model, appearing in productions such as American Horror Story, demonstrating that physical differences do not limit career opportunities in entertainment.

Key details

Her full name is Jyoti Kishanji Amge. She was born in Nagpur, India, and her growth became noticeably restricted in early childhood. Biographical sources list her screen credits, though net-worth estimates vary and are not verified by authoritative financial sources.

In short

  • Recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's shortest living woman in 2011.
  • Adult height measured at 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in).
  • Has a genetic growth disorder, described as achondroplasia or primordial dwarfism.
  • Works as an actress and model, with credits including American Horror Story.

Quick questions

Who is Jyoti Amge?
Jyoti Amge is an Indian actress and model best known for holding the Guinness World Records title for the world’s shortest living woman.
How tall is Jyoti Amge?
Guinness World Records lists her height as 62.8 cm, or about 2 ft 0.7 in.
Does Jyoti Amge have a condition?
Yes. Sources say she has a genetic growth disorder, described variously as achondroplasia or primordial dwarfism.

Sources

  1. Guinness World Records — https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/hall-of-fame/jyoti-kisanji-amge-shortest-woman-living
    Supports: Official record title, date of recognition, birthplace, height, and condition summary.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyoti_Amge
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, height, and description as world's shortest living woman.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5956253/bio/
    Supports: Biography details, birthplace, acting credits, and condition description.