| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Thailand |
| Dates | 21 February – 1 March |
| Teams | 5 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  South Korea (5th title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 24 (2.4 per match) |
The 1980 AFC Youth Championship was held from 21 February to 1 March 1981 in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament was won by for the fifth time by South Korea.