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 | Japan | 92,800 |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | 21,230 |
| 3 | United Republic of Tanzania | 3,103 |
| 4 | Mexico | 1,541 |
| 5 | Taiwan Province of China | 1,295 |
| 6 | Senegal | 335 |
| 7 | Sao Tome and Principe | 257 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 216 |
| 9 | Brazil | 134 |
| 10 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 110 |
| 11 | Benin | 45 |
| 12 | Colombia | 40 |
| 13 | Portugal | 8 |
| 14 | Spain | 3 |
| 14 | United States of America | 3 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.