1978 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Czechoslovakia |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Dates | 30 November–10 December |
| Teams | 12 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | East Germany (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Soviet Union |
| Third place | Hungary |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 33 |
| Goals scored | 1,007 (30.52 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Milena Foltynova Kristina Richter (41 goals) |
The 1978 World Women's Handball Championship was the 7th edition of the tournament. It took place in Czechoslovakia from between 30 November-10 December 1978. East Germany won the tournament ahead of Soviet Union and Hungary. This was East Germany's second title in a row and third overall.