Back Volleyball World Cup der Frauen 1981 German Coupe du monde féminine de volley-ball 1981 French Coppa del Mondo femminile di pallavolo 1981 Italian 1981年ワールドカップバレーボール Japanese Verdenscupen i volleyball for kvinner 1981 NB Puchar Świata w Piłce Siatkowej Kobiet 1981 Polish Copa do Mundo de Voleibol Feminino de 1981 Portuguese Кубок мира по волейболу среди женщин 1981 Russian วอลเลย์บอลหญิงเวิลด์คัพ 1981 Thai 1981 Kadınlar Voleybol Dünya Kupası Turkish
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | 6–16 November |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |  China (1st title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Sun Jinfang |
The 1981 FIVB Women's World Cup was held from 6 to 16 November 1981 in Osaka, Japan.