Relevance. The article provides a comparative analysis of the indicator measurement of the level of criminalization of the economy in Russia and foreign countries, compares the measurement methods, the empirical data obtained, on the basis of which recommendations are formed for improving the methods of measuring economic indicators. The purpose of the study is to improve the existing tools for indicator measurement of the level of criminalization of the economy, taking into account the actual spread of this phenomenon, which will improve the diagnosis of economic security. The objectives of the study are to compare the existing methods of measuring the level of criminalization of the economy in Russia and foreign countries, to make proposals for improving the domestic methodology for measuring this phenomenon. Methodology.The basis of the research was the theoretical work of domestic and foreign scientists and specialists in the field of economics and criminology. Based on the analysis carried out, as well as previous scientific author's developments, the directions for improving existing methods for measuring the level of criminalization of the economy are proposed. When conducting a comparative analysis of foreign and domestic experience of indicator measurement of criminalization of the economy, methods of analysis and synthesis were used, the coefficient method was used to calculate the advance coefficient, reflecting the dynamics of economic crime in Russia, tabular and graphical methods were used in the compilation of tables and figures. Results. The differences in the methods of measuring the level of criminalization of the economy in Russia and foreign countries are revealed, which ultimately affects statistical indicators. Using the advance coefficient, an increase in economic crime of almost all indicator indicators measured abroad has been established, as opposed to domestic statistical data showing negative dynamics in this direction. Based on the identified contradictions, the analysis of regulatory documents and economic indicators, specific measures are proposed to improve the existing measurement methods. Conclusions. For the existing domestic system of measuring the indicator "the level of crime in the economy", the analysis of foreign experience is very valuable, since the presented materials and calculations give management bodies the opportunity to apply theoretical developments in practice to carry out a set of organizational measures aimed at improving the domestic mechanism for ensuring economic security.