| Swimming at the 2019 South Asian Games | |
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| Venue | International Sports Complex, Satdobato |
| Dates | 5–9 December 2019 |
Swimming is among the sports which is being contested at the 2019 South Asian Games. [1] Swimming is being hosted in the International Sports Complex, Satdobato between December 5 and 9, 2019.
* Host nation (Nepal)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India (IND) | 27 | 19 | 6 | 52 |
| 2 |  Sri Lanka (SRI) | 7 | 11 | 18 | 36 |
| 3 |  Nepal (NEP)* | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 |  Bangladesh (BAN) | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 5 |  Pakistan (PAK) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 114 | |
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