The economy of Amini is deeply traditional and heavily reliant on the natural resources of the island and the surrounding sea. The cost of living is moderate, though the prices of manufactured goods and non-local foods can be high due to the necessity of importing almost everything from the mainland.
Major employment sectors include agriculture (specifically coconut cultivation), fisheries, and government services. Many families also rely on remittances from relatives working on the Indian mainland or in Gulf countries. Future economic development is primarily focused on sustainable, low-impact tourism and improving local value-added industries like fish processing.