| Country: | Argentina |
| Dates: | August 10–20 |
| Num Teams: | 20 |
| Confederations: | 5 |
| Venues: | 2 |
| Cities: | 1 |
| Champion: | DEN |
| Count: | 2 |
| Second: | ESP |
| Third: | SWE |
| Fourth: | FRA |
| Matches: | 64 |
| Goals: | 3577 |
| Top Scorer: |  Jim Gottfridsson (58 goals) |
| Player: | Jim Gottfridsson |
| Previous: | 2009 Men's Youth World Handball Championship |
| Next: | 2013 Men's Youth World Handball Championship |
The 2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the world event for youth handballers, which was held in Argentina between August 10–20, 2011. In accordance with the IHF regulations, only players born on or after 1 January 1992 were eligible to enter the competition. The minimum age for the participation was 16.[1]
Denmark defeated Spain 24–22 in the final to win the title for the second time.[2]
Two arenas were used, both in Mar del Plata.
The draw took place at May 21, 2011 in Argentina.
All times are Argentina Time (UTC–3)
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