Here are the top countries with fish catch in metric tons from the latest year with data available, 2022. Data from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 23,374 |
| 2 | Mali | 1,248 |
| 3 | Benin | 1,115 |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | 1,032 |
| 5 | Côte d'Ivoire | 770 |
| 6 | Senegal | 380 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.