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 | 22,816 |
| 2 | Malaysia | 6,401 |
| 3 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,540 |
| 4 | Thailand | 463 |
| 5 | Taiwan Province of China | 276 |
| 6 | Iraq | 130 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 69 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| 9 | Portugal | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.