Bolan and Jhall Magsi districts were notified in 1991/92. Up to now, time series of data are mainly registered according to the administrative boundaries of the former district Kachhi. Hardly any separate data are kept. Therefore little can be said about the current trends within Bolan district. Wherever required statistics have been interpolated from earlier joined figures based on the administrative boundaries of Kachhi district.

Agriculture is a major productive sector in Bolan district. Other sectors, which play a role in the economy of the district, are mining, trade and commerce, livestock, horticulture and government services. Wheat and fodder are the main subsistence crops, while tomatoes, rape seed and citrus are major cash crops. Comparatively, Bolan has a low per capita income from both livestock and agricultural production. It has hardly activities in the field of fisheries, forestry or industry.

The role of women in agriculture and livestock production is not recorded, although they play a major role in collection of herbal bushes, cutting of grass and providing logistical support during the cultivation process.

The horticultural sector is not highly developed, because of lack of irrigation facilities and perennial water-springs. However, according the Agricultural Statistics 1994/95, the area under irrigation surpasses the rain-fed area. The existing horticulture is limited to a specific area. Crops grown in this area are tomatoes, fodder, rape-seed, wheat and citrus.