Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's high jump

The Women's High Jump Competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea had an entry list of 24 competitors, with two qualifying groups (24 jumpers) before the final (12) took place on Friday September 30, 1988.

Records
These were the standing World and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1988 Summer Olympics.

The following Olympic record was set during this competition.