1982 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship

The 1982 FIVB Women's World Championship was the ninth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 12 to 25 September 1982 at six venues in six different cities in Peru. The finals were held at the Coliseo Amauta in Lima, Peru.

Pools composition
The teams are seeded based on their final ranking at the 1978 FIVB Women's World Championship.

* : Withdrew and replaced by junior team, its result did not count in the championship. ** : Withdrew and replaced by. *** : Withdrew and replaced by.

Pool A
Location: Lima

Pool B
Location: Trujillo

Pool C
Location: Tacna

Pool D
Location: Ica

Pool E
Location: Arequipa

Pool F
Location: Chiclayo

Second round
The results and the points of the matches between the same teams that were already played during the first round are taken into account for the second round.

Pool G
Location: Lima

Pool H
Location: Trujillo

Pool I
Location: Arequipa

Pool J
Location: Ica

Awards

 * Most valuable player
 * 🇨🇳 Lang Ping
 * Best spiker
 * 🇵🇪 Denisse Fajardo