The women's 200 metre freestyle competition at the 2019 World Championships was held on 23 and 24 July 2019.

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

The heats were held on 23 July at 10:17.

[3] The semifinals were held on 23 July at 21:14.

[4] The final was held on 24 July at 20:17.