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 | 22,055 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 8,596 |
| 3 | United Republic of Tanzania | 2,690 |
| 4 | Niger | 1,905 |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 744 |
| 6 | Senegal | 190 |
| 7 | Kenya | 12 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.