These are the official results of the Women's 5000 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

There were a total of 48 competitors from 35 countries.

The women's event was increased from 3000 meters in 1992 to 5000 meters in 1996 to match it with men's 5000 meters.

[1] Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 3 fastest (q) qualified to the final.