2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Women's javelin throw

The women's javelin throw at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 10 and 11 July.

[1][2][3] Prior to the competition[update], the existing world junior and championship records were as follows.

Qualification: Standard 54.00 m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q) According to an unofficial count, 34 athletes from 24 countries participated in the event.