The 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women (Spanish:Campeonato Mundial FIBA Sub-17 Femenino 2016) was an international basketball competition that was held in Zaragoza, Spain from 22 June 22 to 2 July 2016.

It was the fourth edition of the FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women.

[1] Australia won its first gold medal in this event by beating Italy, 62–38.

[2] In the semifinals, Australia beat the United States 73–60, handing the Americans their first ever loss in the history of the Under-17 World Championships.

Sixteen teams have qualified for this year's edition.