Top fish catches in metric tons from the latest year with data available, 2022. Data from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
| Rank | Fish Species | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tilapias nei | 17,228 |
| 2 | Torpedo-shaped catfishes nei | 2,914 |
| 3 | Mango tilapia | 2,716 |
| 4 | Nile perch | 1,535 |
| 5 | African bonytongue | 1,032 |
| 6 | Bagrid catsfih nei | 1,022 |
| 7 | Redbelly tilapia | 974 |
| 8 | Aba | 917 |
| 9 | Upsidedown catfishes | 505 |
| 10 | Nurse tetra | 309 |
| 11 | Freshwater fishes nei | 300 |
| 12 | Jewelfish | 200 |
| 13 | Freshwater prawns, shrimps nei | 83 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.