Abstract: 【Objective】Considering the deficiency of ecological footprint method, it is significant to ameliorate the region sustainable quantitative assessment by making a new indicators system.【Method】Based on the principle of ecological footprint, this paper put forward four concepts, which are ecological tension index, ecological occupancy index, ecological economic coordination index and sustainable development index, as indicators of sustainability assessment system. Accordingly, the standard of footprint indexes rank is constituted. 【Result】The indicators system and rank partition standard are used to evaluate the 147 countries in the world and some provinces, cities and counties in China. 【Conclusion】The new indicators system and standard can be well used for the sustainable quantitative assessment at various temporal and spatial levels.

Key words: Ecological footprint, Ecological tension index, Ecological occupancy index, Ecological economic coordination index, Sustainability assessment