South African women have ranked the curviest women globally according to a research conducted by market research company GitNux.

The study analyzed the average hip size of women in different countries and South Africa claimed the top spot with an average hip size of 47.13 inches (119.71 cm), which was well ahead of second-placed Argentina with 41 inches and Sweden with 40.9 inches.

Surprisingly no other African country made the top ranking.