| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | 2–16 November |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | (in 8 host cities) |
| Champions |  Cuba (4th title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Taismary Agüero |
The 1999 FIVB Women's World Cup was held from 2 to 16 November 1999 in Japan. The winner received a fast lane ticket into the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Twelve women's national teams played at several venues across Japan. the teams were the hosts Japan, continental and vice-champions from Asia, Europe, NORCECA and South America, the African continental champion, and two wild-card teams created by the FIVB and the Japan Volleyball Association.
Teams played a 66-game single-round robin format match, in two groups (site A and site B).