Abstract: In recent years, to quantify the rule of law is recognized, studied and adopted by more and more scholars and governments around the world. In China today with continuous construction of the rule of law, to establish a quantified indicator assessment system is obviously a reasonable way to objectively reflect the degree and progress of contemporary Chinese rule of law. The quantitative evaluation of the rule of law is carried out in full swing both at home and abroad, however, how to make this“exotic goods”adapt to Chinese soil and eventually become an important part of China’s rule of law remains a problem demanding prompt solution. We should establish a performance evaluation system for the construction of the rule of law chaired by a neutral organization with the principle of scientificity, systematicness and operability, whereby to carry out the assessment of the legal construction from the following seven aspects: politics, legislation, administration, judiciary, human rights, supervision, and citizens’ legal awareness and legal education.

Key words: rule by law; quantization of rule by law; legal construction; performance evaluation system