| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Tunisia |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 17–31 July |
| Teams | 7 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Congo (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Tunisia |
| Third place |  Nigeria |
| Fourth place |  Ivory Coast |
The 1981 African Women's Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the African Women's Handball Championship, held in Tunisia from 17 to 31 July 1981. It acted as the African qualifying tournament for the 1982 World Women's Handball Championship.