1974 World Men's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | East Germany |
| Dates | 28 February-10 March |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Romania |
| Runners-up | East Germany |
| Third place | Yugoslavia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 42 |
| Goals scored | 1,556 (37.05 per match) |
The 1974 World Men's Handball Championship was the eighth team handball World Championship. It was held in East Germany between 28 February-10 March 1974. Romania won the championship.