The 1997 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women (Portuguese: Campeonato Mundial Feminino Sub-19 da Fiba 1997) took place in Brazil from 5 to 13 July 1997.

It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and Brazilian Basketball Confederation.

Twelve national teams competed for the championship.

United States came away with the Gold medal by defeating Australia 78–74 in the final.

[1] Except Brazil, which automatically qualified as the host nation, the 11 remaining countries qualified through their continents’ qualifying tournaments: