The performance evaluation of eco-compensation is an important content of the "post research" of eco-compensation. Research on its evaluation methods has gradually become the focus of scholars' attention. Based on the research literature of performance evaluation of eco-compensation domestic and overseas in recent 20 years, this paper summarizes the evaluation methods of eco-compensation performance. At the same time, the advantages, disadvantages and applicability of each method are compared. Finally, the development trend of the evaluation methods of eco-compensation performance is prospecte...