Bauchi is known for its rich input into the Nigerian economy in areas of Agriculture and solid minerals and has a population of 4,676,465 people. The state is famous for wildlife parks and farming.

It is Nigeria's richest state in solid mineral deposits, such as gypsium, kaolin, mica, clay, tantalite, copper, iron ore, gemstones, granite, columbite, zinc, lead, quartz and feldspar. Agricultural produce in the state includes poultry, fish, sorghum, gum arabic, timber, livestock, shea nut, wheat and citrus. The state also has an upper hand in Nigeria in the areas of sports promotion and development in the 20 local government areas.