| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Belgium |
| Dates | 30 October – 8 November |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Netherlands (5th title) |
| Runners-up |  Belgium |
| Third place |  Great Britain |
| Fourth place |  Germany |
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide (Australia) in July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.