n article the author's interpretation of the concepts "Human Potential" and "Human capital" is given. The composition and structure of human potential and the human capital is proved. The analysis of the concepts "social space" and "transformation of social space" is carried out. The composition and structure of social space are defined.. Factors, mechanisms and forms of influence of transformation of social space on formation of the human capital are considered. The author offers system of objective and subjective criteria of an assessment of influence of transformation of social space on formation of the human capital.