The 1974 FIVB Women's World Championship was the seventh edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB.

[1] [2] Source:[1] The tournament was played in three different stages (first, second and final rounds).

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 to determine the teams group position, all teams progressed to the next round.

A single round-robin format was played within each group to determine the final standings.