The 25 countries with the shortest populations, ranked

Supporters of Philippine presidential candidate Eduardo Villanueva wave the Philippine flag in 2004. JAY DIRECTO/AFP via Getty Images Height varies around the world, but some countries stand out for their generally short citizens. Using medical data, Business Insider found the average heights of the 25 shortest countries. Many African and Southeast Asian countries are represented on the list. Worldwide, there's about a 20-centimeter, or 7.8-inch, difference in the average height of a child ...