1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships Medal table (unofficial) Medal table (unofficial)

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Ireland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Norway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Soviet Union | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | Poland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | Total | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 |