Finland competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

A team of 17 athletes (including 4 reserves) was announced to represent the country in the event, the country's smallest ever squad in the Championship's history.

The team was led by javelin thrower Tero Pitkämäki.

[1][2] Pole vaulter Minna Nikkanen withdrew due to injury.

[3] The following athletes (reserves) appeared on the preliminary Entry List,[4] but not on the Official Start List of the specific event,[5] resulting in total number of 13 competitors: