In view of the current problems of Chinese sponge city control indicator system, based on the systematic analysis of urban stormwater management indicator system of representative developed countries, the similarities and differences of urban stormwater management indicator systems at home and abroad are compared, and the referential value of developed countries' indicator systems to China is summarized. There are certain differences between China and developed countries in terms of project design indicators and control indicators for measuring construction effects. In the future, it's considered to add infiltration control indicators, flood control indicators, comfort indicators and ecological indicators to Chinese stormwater management indicator system in order to improve the existing sponge city control indicator system. We should systematically study and formulate control indicators based on the water quality conditions, climatic conditions and economic development levels of various regions. At the same time, we should strengthen the construction of inter-departmental communication and consultation mechanisms to ensure the implementation effect of the indicators.