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 | 129,942 |
| 2 | Uganda | 50,746 |
| 3 | Kenya | 36,343 |
| 4 | Rwanda | 2,990 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.