2016 Women's Youth World Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Slovakia |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 19–31 July |
| Teams | 24 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Russia (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Denmark |
| Third place | South Korea |
| Fourth place | Norway |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 92 |
| Goals scored | 5,094 (55.37 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Bernadett Hornyák (78 goals) |
| Awards | |
| Best player | Karina Sabirova |
The 2016 Women's Youth World Handball Championship was the sixth edition of the tournament and took place in Slovakia from 19 to 31 July 2016.
Russia won their second title after defeating Denmark 30–22 in the final.