| Event: | Light flyweight |
| Championship: | 2016 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships |
| Dates: | 21–27 May |
| Competitors: | 29 |
| Nations: | 29 |
| Gold: | Nazym Kyzaibay |
| Gold Nation: | KAZ |
| Silver: | Wang Yuyan |
| Silver Nation: | CHN |
| Bronze: | Marlen Esparza |
| Bronze Nation: | USA |
| Bronze2: | U Yong-gum |
| Bronze2 Nation: | PRK |
| Prev: | 2014 |
| Next: | 2018 |
The Light Flyweight (45-48 kg) competition at the 2016 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships was held from 21 to 27 May 2016.