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 | Nigeria | 24,423 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 13,376 |
| 3 | Uganda | 11,212 |
| 4 | Malawi | 5,565 |
| 5 | Philippines | 5,488 |
| 6 | Benin | 5,305 |
| 7 | Thailand | 4,455 |
| 8 | Kenya | 3,859 |
| 9 | Burkina Faso | 2,914 |
| 10 | Niger | 2,860 |
| 11 | United Republic of Tanzania | 2,542 |
| 12 | Côte d'Ivoire | 1,150 |
| 13 | Malaysia | 137 |
| 14 | Botswana | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.