Miss International 1973 was held on 13th October 1973 in Osaka, Japan where 47 delegates from all over the world competed for the crown. Anneli Björkling from Finland took the crown home. She was 21 years of age when she won the international title. After winning the title, she also participated in Miss World 1973 where she represented Finland and was placed in the sixth position. Anneli was also the title holder of Miss Scandinavia 1973 which was held in Helsinki, Finland.