The 2001 IBF World Championships, also known as the World Badminton Championships, were held in the Palacio de Deportes de San Pablo, Seville, Spain, between 3 June and 10 June 2001.
| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 3 June – 10 June | ||
| Edition | 12th | ||
| Level | International | ||
| Venue | Palacio de Deportes de San Pablo | ||
| Location | Seville, Spain | ||
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Eindhoven, Seville, and Seoul submitted bids to host the championships.[1] The Korean bid was withdrawn at the last minute.[2] Seville was announced as the host by International Badminton Federation during a council meeting in Copenhagen.
* Host nation (Spain)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 |  Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Denmark | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 |  Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | |
