Miss World 1981

Miss World 1981, the 31st edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 12 November 1981 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom.^[1][2] The winner was Pilín León from Venezuela,^[2][3] the first titleholder from her country since 1955. She was crowned by Miss World 1980, Kimberley Santos from Guam. Another Venezuelan, Irene Sáez, had been crowned Miss Universe 1981 in July, making Venezuela one of the few countries to hold both major international titles (Miss Universe and Miss World) in the same year. The Continental Queens of Beauty were awarded for the first time.

Date12 November 1981

Presenters

• Peter Marshall
• Judith Chalmers

Entertainment

• Helen Reddy

VenueRoyal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom^[1]

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Miss World 1981
Miss World 1981 Titlecard
Date	12 November 1981
Presenters	Peter Marshall Judith Chalmers
Entertainment	Helen Reddy
Venue	Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom[1]
Broadcaster	Thames Television
Entrants	67
Placements	15
Withdrawals	Mauritius Panama Paraguay Swaziland United States Virgin Islands
Returns	Chile El Salvador French Polynesia Iceland Suriname
Winner	Pilín León Venezuela
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This edition marked the return of Suriname, which last competed in 1966 and Chile, El Salvador, French Polynesia (as Tahiti), Iceland last competed in 1979. Mauritius, Panama, Paraguay, Swaziland, the United States Virgin Islands withdrew from the competition for unknown reasons.