1979 World Women Basketball Championships
| Host City |
various cities |
| Country |
 KOR |
| Held |
29 April – 13 May 1979 |
| Competitors |
36 |
| Countries |
3 |
Events
| Event |
Gender |
Held |
Status |
Competitors |
Countries |
| Basketball |
Women |
— |
Medal |
36 |
3 |
Medal table
| Pos |
Country |
🥇 Gold |
🥈 Silver |
🥉 Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
United States |
 USA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 2 |
South Korea |
KOR |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| 3 |
Canada |
 CAN |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Medal winners