1973 World Judo Championships Medals table Medals table

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | East Germany | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | Soviet Union | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Poland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Cuba | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |