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 | Spain | 1,162 |
| 2 | South Africa | 882 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 825 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 766 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 223 |
| 6 | Italy | 105 |
| 7 | France | 6 |
| 8 | Germany | 1 |
| 8 | Portugal | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.