Paralympic powerlifting has been competed at every Summer Paralympics since 1984.

Weightlifting had been on the Paralympic program since 1964; however, after the 1992 Games the IPC decided to drop weightlifting and hold powerlifting events only.

Women first competed in the sport at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics.

[1] The International Paralympic Committee recognises the heaviest weights lifted in powerlifting events at the Paralympic Games.

♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record ♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record Updated to 2024 Summer Paralympics.