| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | 8–17 November |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | (in 3 host cities) |
| Champions |  Cuba (2nd title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP |  Caren Kemner |
The 1991 FIVB Women's World Cup was held from 8 to 17 November 1991 in 3 cities in Japan: Tokyo, Sendai, and Osaka. Twelve national teams played for the right to a fast lane ticket into the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.