| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Korea |
| Dates | 16–27 April |
| Teams | 11 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Japan (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  China |
| Third place |  Thailand |
| Fourth place |  South Korea |
The 2005 AFC U-17 Women's Championship was the first instance of the AFC U-16 Women's Championship. It was held from 16 to 27 April 2005 in Namhae, South Korea.