The 1978 FIVB Women's World Championship was the eighth 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, matches already played between teams in the First round also counted in this round, all teams progressed to the next round.

Winners and losers of all semifinals played a last match for final standings places.