The men's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships was held on 27 and 28 July 2023.

Records
Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

Results

Heats
The heats were started on 27 July at 10:56.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held on 27 July at 21:33.

Final
The final was started on 28 July at 20:59.

References

Men's 200 metre backstroke
2023 in men's swimming