Women's pole vault world record progression IAAF Record Progression IAAF Record Progression

| Record | Athlete | Nation | Venue | Date_ | _ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.95 m (16 ft 23⁄4 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | Madrid, Spain | 16 July 2005 | 10 |
| 4.96 m (16 ft 31⁄4 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | London, England | 22 July 2005 | 11 |
| 5.00 m (16 ft 43⁄4 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | London, England | 22 July 2005 | 12 |
| 5.01 m (16 ft 5 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | Helsinki, Finland | 9 August 2005 | 13 |
| 5.03 m (16 ft 6 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | Rome, Italy | 11 July 2008 | 14 |
| 5.04 m (16 ft 61⁄4 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | Fontvieille, Monaco | 29 July 2008 | 15 |
| 5.05 m (16 ft 63⁄4 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | Beijing, China | 18 August 2008 | 16 |
| 5.06 m (16 ft 7 in) | Yelena Isinbayeva | Russia | Zürich, Switzerland | 28 August 2009 | 17 |