The 1954 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Vienna, Austria from October 7 to October 10, 1954. There were 100 men in action from 23 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 315.0 kg | 307.5 kg | 302.5 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 350.0 kg | 350.0 kg | 330.0 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 367.5 kg | 355.0 kg | 352.5 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 405.0 kg | 402.5 kg | 390.0 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 435.0 kg | 427.5 kg | 405.0 kg | ||||
| Middle heavyweight 90 kg | 460.0 kg | 440.0 kg | 427.5 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +90 kg | 487.5 kg | 462.5 kg | 425.0 kg |