The Germany women's national handball team is the national handball team of Germany. It is governed by the Deutscher Handball-Bund and takes part in international handball competitions.
During the years of Germany's division, the East German women's national handball team represented the German Democratic Republic in international matches and tournaments. East Germany was one of the strongest national teams in the world, winning the World Women's Handball Championship three times, in 1971, 1975 and 1978.
As a united Germany, the team had early success already at their first tournament with a 4th placed finish at the 1992 Olympics, followed by their greatest successes; winning the 1993 World Championship and finishing second at the 1994 European Women's Handball Championship. They also finished third at the World Championship in 1965, 1997 and 2007. During the 2010's the team could not replicate the early success, with exiting in the main round of European and World Championships being the norm.
At the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship reached the final, where they lost to Norway. This was the first time since 1994 that Germany made the final of a major international tournament and the first time they won a medal since 2007.
For East Germany team record, look here.
The squad for the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship.
Head coach: Markus Gaugisch
Total number of matches played for the senior national team.
<small>Last updated: 1 October 2025</small>
Total number of goals scored in official matches only.
<small>Last updated: 1 October 2025</small>