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 | Uruguay | 1,520 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1,154 |
| 3 | Spain | 890 |
| 4 | Portugal | 293 |
| 5 | France | 200 |
| 6 | Italy | 98 |
| 7 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 43 |
| 8 | Ireland | 36 |
| 9 | Argentina | 11 |
| 10 | Norway | 5 |
| 10 | United States of America | 5 |
| 12 | Malta | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.