| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Bangladesh |
| Dates | 5 October – 28 October |
| Teams | 18 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
(4th title) (Title shared) |
| Third place |
(Shared) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 40 |
| Goals scored | 122 (3.05 per match) |
The 1978 AFC Youth Championship was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 5 October to 28 October 1978. It also served as qualification for the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.