2016 Norwegian First Division (women)

The 2016 1. divisjon was the second tier of Norwegian women's football in 2016. The season kicked off on 16 April 2016, finishing on 6 November 2016.

The top placed team was promoted to next year's Toppserien. The second placed team contested a playoff against the 11th placed team from the 2016 Toppserien for the right to play in Toppserien next season.

Table

 * 1) Grand Bodø − promoted
 * 2) Lyn
 * 3) Byåsen
 * 4) Fløya
 * 5) Øvrevoll Hosle
 * 6) Grei
 * 7) Kongsvinger
 * 8) Åsane
 * 9) Fart
 * 10) Amazon Grimstad
 * 11) Fortuna Ålesund − relegated
 * 12) Raufoss − relegated