Economy of Jodhpur district can be better clearly understood by taking a look at the agricultural and political scenario in the district. As regards agriculture, out of the total area of 2256405 hectares (village records), 62.53 percent is the total area under cultivation. Among the major crops grown here maize, guar, bajra, moth, moong, chanwla, till, groundnut, chilli, cotton, wheat, barley, chana, isabgol, rap (sarso), mustard, taramira. The major portion of irrigation in the district is carried out by wells. There is a single river, the Luni River, which flows seasonally through the district. Since the district falls under the arid zone of the state, and on account of the non-availability of adequate water, the cropping pattern is by and large single.

On account of its location and availability of better infrastructural facilities, industrial growth is noticeable in the district. It is centrally located and is one of the important cities of the state. It is well connected with Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai and other important towns of Rajasthan. A sizeable number of engineering industries have been set up in the district. There are other industrial units engaged in manufacture of cement, industrial gases, textiles, derivatives of Gaur Gum, Chemicals, Plastics, electronics, electrical, mineral based, S.S. utensils etc. There are also found a number of rolling mills engaged in processing of stainless steel Sheets or Patta. There are large number of handicraft units engaged in production of items of white metal, wooden toys, fancy items of sheep and decoration. A large number of artisan based industries are engaged in screen printing of cloth, shoe embroidery, dyeing and printing of clothes, salt making, etc. The predominant artisan based industries relate to textile and leather work and units based on livestock. The major activities of artisans in the district are as follows: dyeing and printing of textiles, leather embroidery, wooden carving, white metal work, decorative stone carving, hand paintings, metallic carving, sword handles and ivory carvings, lac bangles and toys of plaster.

There are 21 Industrial Areas at different places which have been developed and managed by RIICO. An export promotion industrial park has been setup in the Boranada industrial area, which is in accordance with the scheme of ministry of commerce, Government Of India, which lays emphasis on providing assistance to state governments for establishments of such kind of parks. The park is expected to increase exports from the state, especially Jodhpur.

Economy of Jodhpur district is thus on the road to development.