Since 2010, Alxa League has frequently appeared as one of the most prosperous prefecture-level divisions in all of China when measured by GDP per capita; in 2013, the GDP per head was approximately US$30,000. If using this measure alone, Alxa was ranked first in China, even higher than its neighbor Ordos. Wealth in the region is not evenly distributed, and the numbers are skewed by its low permanent population.
Alxa League's economic standing has been consistently strong since 2010, frequently ranking among China's top prefecture-level divisions by GDP per capita; in 2013, the average income was approximately US$30,000. However, if only considering this measure, Alxa would have outperformed even its neighboring Ordos, with significant disparities in wealth distribution throughout the region.