1981 Women's Hockey World Cup
| Host City |
Buenos Aires |
| Country |
 ARG |
| Held |
27 March – 5 April 1981 |
| Competitors |
48 |
| Countries |
3 |
Events
| Event |
Gender |
Held |
Status |
Competitors |
Countries |
| Hockey |
Women |
— |
Medal |
48 |
3 |
Medal table
| Pos |
Country |
🥇 Gold |
🥈 Silver |
🥉 Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
Germany |
 GER |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 2 |
Netherlands |
 NED |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| 3 |
Soviet Union |
 URS |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Medal winners