Drawing lessons from the latest accomplishments at home and abroad in comprehensive evaluation of regional sustainable development and according to AHP(Analytical Hierarchy Process)，this evaluation was designed，to include assessments of economic development level. social development level，resource and environmental security level，sustainable development capacity and system development coordination. Accounting for the regional features of the Baota District of Yan'an City，the evaluation of regional development during the period from 1992 to 1999 shows the sustainable development level of Baota District increased steadily.However，recently the region has experienced a weaker state and system of development.