| 1977 World Archery Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location | Canberra, Australia |
| Start date | 8 February |
| End date | 11 February |
| Competitors | 109 |
The 1977 World Archery Championships was the 29th edition of the event. It was held in Canberra, Australia on 8–11 February 1977 and was organised by World Archery Federation (FITA). [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 |  Italy | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Japan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 4 |  Poland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Soviet Union | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
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