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) | 38,865 |
| 2 | Qatar | 662 |
| 3 | Djibouti | 164 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 99 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 89 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.