The Girls' 2000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Youth Championships in Athletics was held on 14 July.

Mercy Chepkirui, the world leader, held a large lead on the final lap, but she fell on the last water jump which gave her compatriot Caren Chebet [de; fr; it] a chance to pass and win the gold medal.

[1] Prior to the competition, the event records were as follows.

"Nairobi IAAF World U18 Championships - Women's 2000mSC Results".

World Athletics.