1987 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were held in Varna, Bulgaria on September 17–20, 1987.

The following countries sent competitor(s) Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Chinese Taipei, The United Kingdom, US, USSR, West Germany & Yugoslavia.

Countries who participated in the group competition are as follows.

The first exercise consisted of 3 balls and 3 hoops.

The second exercise consisted of 6 balls.