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 | Mauritania | 6,100 |
| 2 | Benin | 4,595 |
| 3 | Angola | 2,377 |
| 4 | Ghana | 885 |
| 5 | Côte d'Ivoire | 312 |
| 6 | Togo | 282 |
| 7 | Liberia | 256 |
| 8 | Sao Tome and Principe | 34 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.