Logistical regression analyses showed that the risk factors for folate deficiency in pregnant women was occupation as farmer (OR= 4, 12; 95% CI: 1, 14 - 14, 89; p< 0.05), ethnicity (OR=2, 95; 95% CI: 1, 16 - 7, 51; p< 0, 05), age of pregnant women below 23 years old (OR= 2, 95; 95% CI: 1, 22 - 7, 15; p< 0.05) and pre-pregnant iron folic acid tablet supplement (OR= 2, 45; 95% CI: 1, 01 - 5, 12; p< 0.05) after controlling for socio-economic status, educational level.