The Men's 50 metre backstroke competition of the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) was held on 15 and 16 December 2022.

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

[3] The semifinals were started on 15 December at 19:59.

[4] The swim-off was held on 16 December at 12:55.

[5] The final was held on 16 December at 21:11.