| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | 4–18 November |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | 7 (in 6 host cities) |
| Champions |  Italy (2nd title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Carolina Costagrande |
| Official website | |
| Official website | |
The 2011 FIVB Women's World Cup was played from 4 to 18 November 2011 in Japan. The tournament was the first step in the qualification process for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. The top three teams qualified for the Olympics, and joined Great Britain as they had already secured a berth as the host country.