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 | Australia | 6,577 |
| 2 | Japan | 6,013 |
| 3 | Taiwan Province of China | 1,318 |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | 1,173 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 1,031 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 875 |
| 7 | South Africa | 143 |
| 8 | Brazil | 16 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.