 Poster | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Czechoslovakia |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Dates | 6–15 March |
| Teams | 16 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Romania (2nd title) |
| Runner-up |  Sweden |
| Third place | Czechoslovakia |
| Fourth place |  West Germany |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 36 |
| Goals scored | 1,171 (32.53 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | uncertain |
The 1964 World Men's Handball Championship was the fifth team handball World Championship. It was held in Czechoslovakia. Romania won the championship.