The women's coxless pair event at the 2020 Summer Olympics took place from 24 to 29 July 2021 at the Sea Forest Waterway.

[1] 26 rowers from 13 nations competed.

[2] The competition was held over six days.

The first three of each heat qualified for the semifinals, while the remainder went to the repechage.

[3] The first three pairs in the repechage qualified for the semifinals, while the fourth pair was eliminated.