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 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 11,705 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 7,570 |
| 3 | Qatar | 1,782 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 1,216 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 853 |
| 6 | Australia | 52 |
| 7 | Comoros | 10 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.