Athletics at the 1985 Southeast Asian Games Medal table Medal table

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 10 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 2 | Thailand | 10 | 12 | 10 | 32 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 9 | 12 | 12 | 33 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 8 | 6 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | Myanmar | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 6 | Singapore | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | Total | 41 | 41 | 42 | 124 |