The men's 200 metre backstroke event at the 1964 Olympic Games took place between October 11 and 13. This swimming event used backstroke. Because an Olympic size swimming pool is 50 metres long, this race consisted of four lengths of the pool.
Five heats were held; the fastest sixteen swimmers advanced to the Semifinals. The swimmers that advanced are highlighted.
Two heats were held; the fastest eight swimmers advanced to the Finals. The swimmers that advanced are highlighted.
Key: WR = World record