[Objective] The aim of this study is to investigate the soil erosion degree in the Three Gorges Reservoir area in order to provide the basis for regional soil erosion control.[Methods] The revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) model was used in conjunction with MODIS-NDVI data, DEM elevation data and land use classification data to evaluate the spatial distribution of soil erosion quantitatively in Three Gorges Reservoir area from 2000 to 2010.[Results] ① Soil erosion in Three Gorges Reservoir area was severe except for the western regions during the period from 2000 to 2010. Soil erosion in Yangtze River was dominated by severe and extreme intensity erosion. ② Soil erosion in Three Gorges Reservoir area was improved from 2000 to 2010, and the area of intensive soil erosion was decreased from 1.71×10⁶ hm² in 2000 to 6.82×10⁵ hm² in 2010. Average soil erosion modulus decreased from 36.75 t/(hm²·a) in 2000 to 22.79 t/(hm²·a) in 2010. ③ After years of erosion control, the area of intensive, severe and the extremely intensive soil erosion decreased, while the area of mild and moderate soil erosion increased.[Conclusion] Mild and moderate intensity soil erosion control need to be enhanced in the study area.