In the thesis the topicality of the study has been established, the object and the subject matter of the study have been set out, the goal and the objectives of the study have been determined, the structure of the thesis, the research methods have been reflected, the theoretical and methodological substantiation of the study has been provided, the limitations and the scientific novelties of the study have been determined, information has been included on the approbation of the major findings and the publicity of the study and the theses of the promotional work have been set out. In the thesis land use problems are described, the significance of the efficiency in land management has been demonstrated, the development of land use objectives and the impact of the results on the economy of Latvia have been researched, the problems of land use classification and the activities of land management institutions have been evaluated, the analytical assessment of land management systems of different countries and a result–based land-use efficiency rating at different levels of land management has been provided, the character and trends of the changes in the factors affecting land use results have been determined, as well as the directions for the solving of problems identified in land-use have been indicated. In the thesis the theoretical aspects of the efficiency evaluation of land use within sustainable land management framework have been analysed and the historical development of land use regulation and the socio-economic and environmental content of land-use has been explored, the definitions of the most important concepts and terms have been set out, the factors, influencing land use efficiency and measurable characteristics have been provided, different land use efficiency evaluating methods have been summarised and researched and indicators have been established, as well as the framework model for evaluation of land use efficiency has been created and a system of indicators has been proposed. In the thesis the methodological approaches for the evaluation of land use efficiency have been included and the results of the research carried out have been summarized, the land use assessment experience and the analytical evaluation and application of indicators characterizing the efficiency of land use have been provided, as well as the practical use of the methodological solutions, selected methods and the system of indicators applied in the evaluation of land use efficiency has been substantiated. The summary of the study encompasses the resulting key findings and recommendations. The main conclusion of the study ― developed and scientifically justified methodology for evaluating the efficiency of land use is required for continuous monitoring of the use of land resources and decision-making in order to promote efficient and sustainable use of resources in the public interest. The study consists of 203 pages of written main text and 11 attachments. Within the course of carrying out of the doctoral thesis more than 300 different sources, of which 216 are included on the bibliography have been used.