1987 Davis Cup World Group

The World Group was the highest level of Davis Cup competition in 1987.

Australia were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semifinals.

Sweden won the title, defeating India in the final, 5–0. The final was held at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 18 to 20 December. It was the Swedish team's 4th Davis Cup title overall.

Relegation play-offs
The first-round losers played in the Relegation Play-offs. The winners of the play-offs advanced to the 1988 Davis Cup World Group, and the losers were relegated to their respective Zonal Regions.

Results summary
Date: 24–26 July


 * ,, and  remain in the World Group in 1988.
 * ,, and  are relegated to Zonal competition in 1988.