Yuanjiang county's economic development is relatively backward. According to the statistical data published by Yuanjiang County in 202 1, the county's GDP has reached1405.5 billion yuan, but agriculture is the mainstay, and the level of social and economic development is relatively backward. Especially in some mountainous areas, semi-mountainous areas and rural areas in red river valley, the transportation is inconvenient, the land utilization rate is low, and the influence of backward education and outdated ideas caused by long-term closure leads to a relatively single source of income in rural areas.
However, this does not mean that Yuanjiang County is backward in all aspects. Yuanjiang County in Yuxi City is rich in history, culture and natural resources. On the basis of developing and utilizing these resources, Yuanjiang County may also realize rapid economic and social development.
Generally speaking, Yuanjiang County in Yuxi City is relatively backward in economic development, but it is rich in historical culture and natural resources, and its future development potential should not be underestimated.