The total age dependency ratio for the district is 100.2, tand he age dependency ratio for rural localities is higher (109.3) than that of urban localities (83.1).

The common food products cultivated in the district include yam, maize, millet, rice, cassava and groundnuts.

The main cash crop produced is the Shea nut, which is grown in the wild.

They are often sold during the lean season (May to July) to meet the food needs of households.

The district enjoys the services of Zabzugu Rural Bank, Multi Credit and GN savings and Loans Company formally GN bank.