In the article basic criteria and indexes of development of physical culture and sport are examined in foreign countries. Scientific works of leading foreign scientists served theoretical basis in the field of research of influence of economic problems of sport on the economic problems of the state. It is set that at the estimation of development of physical culture and sport it is necessary to examine next basic constituents: development of mass (amateur, recreational «sport for all») sport; the state of physical education is in educational establishments; preparation of sporting reserve; development of sport of higher achievements (elite); development of professional sport (commercial). Basic criteria and indexes that allow to estimate development of physical culture and sport status in the state are systematized. Practical meaningfulness consists in determination of measures of assistance to development of physical education, mass sport and physical culture.