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 | Uganda | 27,114 |
| 2 | Brazil | 15,200 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 11,597 |
| 4 | Paraguay | 5,995 |
| 5 | Egypt | 4,304 |
| 6 | Niger | 1,905 |
| 7 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 1,355 |
| 8 | Indonesia | 411 |
| 9 | Colombia | 275 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.