Fisheries is the main economic activity in Gwadar, followed by agriculture, livestock farming, and government and social services. About one quarter of the total national fish catch is produced from the coast of Gwadar district. A vast majority of the population is involved in fisheries. According to the 1981 census, the major economic activity in Gwadar district was "Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing" followed by "Construction" and then by "Community, social, and personal services".

In Gwadar agricultural crops are categorised in two types, Rabi and Kharif, according to their cultivation seasons. Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in late winter or during early summer while Kharif crops are sown in summer and harvested in late summer or early winter. The major Rabi crops of the district include wheat, barley, muttar pulse, and various vegetables, but their current volume of production is comparatively negligible. Kharif crops in Gwadar district include mainly fruits and water melons, various vegetables and some jowar and mash. Fodder is cultivated throughout the year. Fruits are produced in Kharif season. Date is the major agricultural produce of the district which is exported to other parts of the country as well.

Agricultural labour consists predominantly of males. However women help their family by getting involved in allied activities like home-base date processing. Mostly the farming activities are performed by the landowner himself.

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