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 | Brazil | 990 |
| 2 | South Africa | 511 |
| 3 | Australia | 78 |
| 4 | United States of America | 11 |
| 5 | Ecuador | 1 |
| 5 | Portugal | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.