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 | South Africa | 108,642 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 59,447 |
| 3 | Zambia | 20,375 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3,655 |
| 5 | United Republic of Tanzania | 33 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.