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 | New Zealand | 2,013 |
| 2 | Senegal | 145 |
| 3 | Namibia | 120 |
| 4 | South Africa | 35 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 15 |
| 6 | France | 12 |
| 7 | Spain | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.