| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Slovakia |
| City | Bratislava |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 11–20 July 2008 |
| Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Russia (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Serbia |
| Third place |  Denmark |
| Fourth place |  France |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 50 |
The 2008 Women's Youth World Handball Championship was the 2nd edition of the tournament and took place in the Bratislava, Slovakia, from 11 to 20 July 2008.
The Russian Federation won the final against Serbia by 27–22.