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 | North African catfish | 30 |
| 2 | Freshwater fishes nei | 25 |
| 3 | Common carp | 24 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.