After adjusting for 14 socio-demographic and reproductive variables, the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy were age: OR * = 2.9; 95% CI = (1.5 - 5.8), history of induced arbortion: OR * = 3.6; 95% CI = (2.1 - 6.1), age at first intercourse: OR * =2.9; 95% CI= (1.7 - 5). Conclusion: maternal age, history of induced arbortion, age at first intercourse were found to be risk factors for ectopic pregnancy.