These are the official results of the Women's Shot Put event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 24 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Saturday August 24, 1991. The qualification mark was set at 18.50 metres.

• All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

• All results shown are in metres

• 1988 Women's Olympic Shot Put (Seoul)
• 1990 Women's European Championships Shot Put (Split)
• 1991 Shot Put Year Ranking
• 1992 Women's Olympic Shot Put (Barcelona)
• 1994 Women's European Championships Shot Put (Helsinki)

• Results
• IAAF