1997 World Taekwondo Championships Medal table Medal table

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 11 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 2 | Chinese Taipei | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | France | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Iran | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | China | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Cuba | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Greece | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Turkey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | Canada | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Germany | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Morocco | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Philippines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Russia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |