| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Brazil |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 30 September – 6 October 1990 |
| Teams | 7 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  United States (2nd title) |
| Runner-up |  Canada |
| Third place | Brazil |
| Fourth place |  Argentina |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 698 (46.53 per match) |
The 1991 Pan American Women's Handball Championship was the third edition of the Pan American Women's Handball Championship, held in Brazil from 30 September to 6 October 1990. It acted as the American qualifying tournament for the 1992 Summer Olympics.