| Miss International 1981 | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 6, 1981 |
| Venue | Kobe, Japan |
| Entrants | 42 |
| Withdrawals | Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Britain, Malta |
| Returns | England, Iceland, Scotland, Tahiti, Wales |
| Winner |
Jenny Derek |
Miss International 1981, the 21st Miss International pageant, took place on 6 September 1981 in Kobe, Japan. It was won by Jenny Annette Derek from Australia.