1986 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships Medals table Medals table

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungary | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | Soviet Union | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | Romania | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | East Germany | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Poland | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Bulgaria | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | West Germany | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | France | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | Yugoslavia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | Denmark | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | Total | 18 | 18 | 18 | 54 |