| Athletics at the 1983 Mediterranean Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–16 September |
| Host city |  Casablanca |
| Venue | Stade Mohammed V |
| Events | 23 + 16 |
| Participation | 16 nations |
Athletics at the 1983 Mediterranean Games were held in Casablanca, Morocco from 12 to 16 September. [1]
* Host nation (Morocco)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 13 | 12 | 5 | 30 |
| 2 |  Italy | 10 | 11 | 13 | 34 |
| 3 |  Greece | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 | Morocco* | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 |  Yugoslavia | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 |  Spain | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 |
| 7 |  Algeria | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Turkey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |  Egypt | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 39 | 40 | 39 | 118 | |
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