The 1982 FIVB Women's World Championship was the ninth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held from 12 to 25 September 1982 at six venues in six different cities in Peru. The finals were held at the Coliseo Amauta in Lima, Peru.
The teams are seeded based on their final ranking at the 1978 FIVB Women's World Championship.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>: Withdrew and replaced by junior team, its result did not count in the championship. <br> <nowiki>**</nowiki>: Withdrew and replaced by . <br> <nowiki>***</nowiki>: Withdrew and replaced by .
Location: Lima
Location: Trujillo
Location: Tacna
Location: Ica
Location: Arequipa
Location: Chiclayo
The results and the points of the matches between the same teams that were already played during the first round are taken into account for the second round.
Location: Lima
Location: Trujillo
Location: Arequipa
Location: Ica