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 | United Republic of Tanzania | 39,791 |
| 2 | Zambia | 9,500 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 7,287 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 5,231 |
| 5 | Burundi | 3,520 |
| 6 | Côte d'Ivoire | 2,260 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.