The 1962 FIVB Women's World Championship was the fourth edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB.

It was held from 13 to 25 October 1962 in the Soviet Union.

When volleyball became an Olympic sport starting in the 1964 Games, the FIVB decided to move the World Championships from the Olympic years to be played in between Olympic Games, therefore anticipating the 1964 edition to 1962.

A single round-robin format was played within each group to determine the teams group position, all teams progressed to the next round.

A single round-robin format was played within each group with matches already played between teams in the First round also counted in this round.