The Women's javelin throw event at the 1998 European Championships was held on Wednesday August 19, 1998, in Budapest, Hungary. There were a total number of 20 participating athletes. The qualification round was staged on Tuesday August 18, with the mark set at 61.00 metres. All results were made with a rough surfaced javelin (old design).

• All times are Central European Time (UTC+1)

• All results shown are in metres

• 1996 Women's Olympic Javelin Throw (Atlanta)
• 1997 Women's World Championships Javelin Throw (Athens)
• 1999 Women's World Championships Javelin Throw (Seville)
• 2000 Women's Olympic Javelin Throw (Sydney)

• Results
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