1973 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships Medals table Medals table

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungary | 7 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 2 | Soviet Union | 8 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
| 3 | Romania | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | East Germany | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Poland | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | West Germany | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Denmark | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | Total | 18 | 18 | 18 | 54 |