2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship
The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.
Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.
Seeding
The pots were announced on April 11, 2012.| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 | Pot 5 | Pot 6 |
Preliminary round
The draw was held on April 18, 2012 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.''All times are local.''
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Knockout stage
Championship
Eighthfinals
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Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
----5–8th place playoffs
Semifinals
----9th–16th place playoffs
Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
----13th–16th place playoffs
Semifinals
----17–20th place playoffs
Semifinals
----21–24th place playoffs
Semifinals
----Ranking and statistics
Awards
;MVP;Topscorer
;All-star team
- Goalkeeper:
- Left wing:
- Left back:
- Pivot:
- Centre back:
- Right back:
- Right wing: