2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Czech Republic |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 1 – 14 July 2012 |
| Teams | 24 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sweden (1st title) |
| Runners-up | France |
| Third place | Hungary |
| Fourth place | Serbia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 100 |
| Goals scored | 5,523 (55.23 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Kinga Klivinyi (67 goals) |
| Awards | |
| Best player | Lee Hyo-Jin |
The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.
Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.