| XIII Mediterranean Games Bari 1997 | |
| Size: | 200 |
| Host City: | Bari, Italy |
| Nations: | 21 |
| Athletes: | 2,956 |
| Events: | 234 in 27 sports |
| Opening: | 13 June 1997 |
| Closing: | 25 June 1997 |
| Opened By: | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro |
| Stadium: | Stadio San Nicola |
| Previous: | L-Roussillon 1993 |
The XIII Mediterranean Games, commonly known as the 1997 Mediterranean Games, were the 13th Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Bari, Italy, from 13 to 25 June 1997, where 2,956 athletes (2,166 men and 790 women) from 21 countries participated. There were a total of 234 medal events from 27 different sports.
The following is a list of nations that participated in the 1997 Mediterranean Games: