Abstract: Based on the household survey data of Qinba Mountain area, the factors affecting sustainable livelihood of shake off poverty households in this area were analyzed by principal component factor analysis. The results show that the livelihood level of shake off poverty households in Qinba Mountain area have improved significantly but the structure is not balanced. The livelihood of shake off poverty households are too dependent on nature, material capital and government investment. The investment in financial, human and social capital are relatively lacking, which need to be further strengthened. Finally, the corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are put forward.

Key words: sustainable livelihoods, shake off poverty households, principal component factor analysis, Qinba Mountain area