1982 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Hungary |
| Dates | 2 December - 12 December |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Soviet Union (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Hungary |
| Third place | Yugoslavia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 42 |
| Goals scored | 1,608 (38.29 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Jasna Kolar-Merdan (52 goals) |
The 1982 World Women's Handball Championship was the 8th edition of the tournament. It took place in Hungary between 2-12 December 1982.