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 | Nigeria | 28,080 |
| 2 | Mali | 8,277 |
| 3 | Niger | 6,675 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3,640 |
| 5 | Senegal | 345 |
| 6 | Côte d'Ivoire | 340 |
| 7 | Egypt | 133 |
| 8 | Benin | 130 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.