1973 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Yugoslavia |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Yugoslavia (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Romania |
| Third place | Soviet Union |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 34 |
| Goals scored | 748 (22 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Mara Torti (19 goals) |
The 1973 World Women's Handball Championship was the 5th edition of the tournament. It took place in Yugoslavia between 7–15 December 1973.