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 | 10,449 |
| 2 | Uganda | 9,655 |
| 3 | Niger | 4,765 |
| 4 | Mali | 3,681 |
| 5 | Egypt | 2,872 |
| 6 | Kenya | 1,362 |
| 7 | Benin | 600 |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 505 |
| 9 | Senegal | 325 |
| 10 | Côte d'Ivoire | 245 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.