Qualification for women's artistic gymnastic competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics was held at the HSBC Arena on 7 August 2016.
The groups were divided into the five subdivisions after a draw held by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique.
Therefore, in some cases, a third gymnast placed high enough to qualify, but did not advance to the final because of the quota.
Therefore, in some cases, a third and/or fourth placed high enough to qualify, but did not advance to the final because of the quota.
Therefore, in some cases, a third and/or fourth gymnast placed high enough to qualify, but did not advance to the final because of the quota.