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 | Freshwater fishes nei | 99,928 |
| 2 | Nile crocodile | 20,375 |
| 3 | Dagaas (=Kapenta) | 9,500 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.