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 | India | 3,552 |
| 2 | Benin | 1,340 |
| 3 | Egypt | 985 |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 480 |
| 5 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 270 |
| 6 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 140 |
| 7 | Kazakhstan | 10 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.