The 1973 World Women's Handball Championship was the 5th edition of the tournament. It took place in Yugoslavia between 7–15 December 1973.

Preliminary round First two teams will compete in main round. Last team is transferred to the classification round.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Main round     Team will compete for Places 1-2     Team will compete for Places 3-4

Group I

Group II

Classification round

Placement round

Seventh Place playoff

Fifth Place Playoff

Third Place playoff

Final

Final standings RankTeam 456789101112

References