5 feet 7 inches

To answer this question, you must know that 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. To convert centimeters to inches you must divide your figure in centimeters by 2.54. With that said, research has shown that Latvian women are the tallest in the world, with the average woman reaching 170 centimeters (70 inches or 5 feet 7 inches). The study brings together data from 187 countries from over a century, tracking growth trends around the world. Guatemalan women, on the other end, hold the distinction of the world's smallest women; the average female in the Central American country has not broken the 5 feet barrier, registering 150 centimeters (59 inches or 4 feet 11 inches).