The women's cross-country is an event at the annual UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships. It has been held since the inaugural championships in 1990. As of 2023, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of France is the most successful rider with five gold medals and one bronze medal won since 2015.

Medalists

Medal table

Medal table by rider

References Results from the Union Cycliste Internationale's website.