Khagendra Thapa's height is measured by Dr. Hom Neupane (L) in the presence of Guinness Book of World Records representative Marco Frigatti (R) in Pokhara, west Nepal October 14, 2010. World Meet Khagendra Thapa Magar, The World’s New Shortest Man By meganfriedman Measuring 26.4 inches tall, a Nepal teen has taken the Guinness record for short stature.