ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically review the quality of psychometric properties and methodological quality of the Chinese versions of fear of falling assessment tools for the elderly, providing evidence-based guidance for medical staff in selecting high-quality assessment tools. MethodsWe systematically searched CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases for studies related to the evaluation of psychometric properties and methodological quality of fear of falling assessment tools for the elderly. The search spanned from the establishment of the databases to January 19, 2024. Two researchers independently screened literature and extracted data using the consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments. The COSMIN risk of bias checklist and quality criteria were employed to evaluate instrument measurement characteristics and formulate final recommendations. ResultsFifteen studies involving 11 Chinese versions of fear of falling assessment tools for the elderly were included. None of the studies reported measurement error, cross-cultural validity, or responsiveness. Due to insufficient or uncertain content validity and low or below-quality evidence, all 11 tools received a recommendation of level B. ConclusionAmong the 11 instruments, the Chinese version of IFES demonstrates the most balanced measurement characteristics, along with good reliability and validity. However, further verification of other measurement characteristics of this instrument is warranted.