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 | 22,885 |
| 2 | Elephantsnout fishes nei | 6,675 |
| 3 | Upsidedown catfishes | 4,765 |
| 4 | Torpedo-shaped catfishes nei | 2,860 |
| 5 | Nile perch | 2,385 |
| 6 | Characins nei | 1,905 |
| 6 | Naked catfishes | 1,905 |
| 8 | Freshwater fishes nei | 1,430 |
| 9 | Bubu | 955 |
| 9 | Rhinofishes nei | 955 |
| 11 | Black catfishes nei | 475 |
| 11 | Citharinus nei | 475 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.