The 980s BC is a decade that lasted from 989 BC to 980 BC.

• 984 BC—Osorkon the Elder succeeds Amenemope as king of Egypt.^{[citation needed]}
• 982 BC—The end of first period (1197 BC–982 BC) by Sau Yung's concept of the I Ching and history.^{[citation needed]}
• c.980 BC—The kingdom of Dʿmt is founded in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia.^{[citation needed]}