1981 South American U-20 Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Ecuador |
| Dates | 15 February – 8 March |
| Teams | 9 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Uruguay (7th title) |
| Runners-up | Brazil |
| Third place | Argentina |
| Fourth place | Bolivia |
← 1979 1983 → | |
The South American Youth Championship 1981 was held in Guayaquil and Quito, Ecuador. It also served as qualification for the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship.