114 oil and gas fields were discovered on this territory. A number of other enterprises represent building and timber industries in the district. The traditional branches of economic activities don't play more or less important role in the formation of local budget comparing with oil and gas industries. These traditional trades are supported by the local authorities in order to preserve the spiritual and material culture, customs and skills of the indigenous small peoples of the Far North. The total number of reindeer in the district exceeds 23 000.
Every fourth deer is in the personal use of the native breeders.
Hunting also takes an important place in the economic activities of indigenous peoples, especially in the central and southern parts of the district. In the fur-farms Arctic foxes and silver foxes are bred. Rivers and lakes are rich in fish. The railway line Tiumen-Novy Urengoi crosses the district's territory. In winter months motor transport and reindeer teams carry the substantial amount of loads.