Abstract: This study was conducted to examine socioeconomic factors that affect Muncipal Solid Waste (MSW) generation level in Addis Ababa city administration. In this paper, the researcher used both descriptive and econometric analysis. The study used a fixed effect regression model for econometric analysis. The studys empirical result indicates that population density has a positive and statistically significant effect on municipal solid waste generation. In contrast, secondary school enrollment and environmental protection clubs in school have a negative and statistically significant impact on municipal solid waste generation.