The Women's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2019 World Championships was held on 26 and 27 July 2019.

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

The heats were held on 26 July at 10:23.

[3] The semifinals were held on 26 July at 20:20.

[4] The final was started on 27 July at 20:58.