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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Education in Brazil

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Cost Per App Install for Education in Brazil

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per app install benchmarks: Education in Brazil vs. global

Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis compares Education in Brazil against the global trend for cost per app install.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Brazil’s Education cost per app install averaged 17.64 over the period, about 56% above the global average of 11.31—driven by a few extreme spikes.
  • Distribution: The median in Brazil was just 2.95 versus a global median of 10.43, signaling many low-cost months punctuated by sharp peaks.
  • Highs and lows: Brazil peaked at 61.52 in June 2025 (2.35x the global peak of 26.21) and hit a low of 0.86 in December 2024 (86% below the global low of 6.20).
  • Trend slope: From October 2024 to June 2025, Brazil rose about +6,450%; the global baseline rose about +323%.
  • Seasonality and volatility: Brazil shows heavy volatility with spikes in November and May–June; globally, costs also lift in November and surge into June.

What we analyzed

This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Education and target country Brazil compared to the global trend.

Trends in Education, Brazil (selected data)

  • Average: 17.64; Median: 2.95
  • High/Low: High of 61.52 (June 2025); Low of 0.86 (December 2024)
  • First-to-last change: 0.94 (October 2024) to 61.52 (June 2025), up roughly +6,450%
  • Volatility: Extremely sharp month-to-month swings:
  • Notable spikes: October → November (+5,500%+), January → February (+828%), April → May (+735%), May → June (+149%)
  • Notable dips: November → December (−98%), February → March (−88%)
  • Seasonality: Q4 is mixed—strong November spike followed by a December trough. Early Q1 remains low, with acceleration from May into a June high.

Comparison with global baseline

  • Average and median: Brazil’s average (17.64) is above market (+56%), but its median (2.95) sits well below the global median (10.43), indicating a skewed distribution with a few high-cost months lifting the average.
  • Highs and lows: Brazil’s peak (61.52) exceeds the global peak (26.21) by +135%; its low (0.86) is far below the global low (6.20).
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market: November 2024, February 2025 (slightly), May 2025, June 2025
  • Below market: October and December 2024; January, March, and April 2025
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change was far higher in Brazil than globally, underscoring more erratic pricing locally. The global baseline shows moderate swings, with increases in November and a pronounced surge into June.

Bottom line

For Education in Brazil, cost per app install is above market on average due to intermittent surges, yet most months sit below global levels and the median remains low. Seasonally, both Brazil and the global benchmark show a lift in November and a pronounced run-up into June.

Understanding COST_PER_APP_INSTALL benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Brazil helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Brazil, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Brazil Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3–4Carnival
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Tiradentes Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 19Corpus Christi
Sep 7Independence Day
Oct 12Our Lady of Aparecida (Children's Day)
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 15Republic Proclamation Day
Nov 20Black Awareness Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas), Late November (Black Friday), Children's Day (Oct 12)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Carnival and Independence Day due to increased social activity. Children's Day (Oct 12) and Black Friday could see sharp spikes in competition. December (Christmas) may surge e‑commerce traffic, prompting high CPMs. Extended holiday weekends could shift ad engagement patterns.

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Some regions like the US, UK, and Canada have higher competition and stricter privacy regulations, which drive up costs. Countries with lower purchasing power typically have cheaper CPIs.

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Short videos showing app benefits, UGC-style content, and localized messaging tend to perform best. Clear CTAs and fast-paced visuals help lower your CPI.

Should I optimize for installs or in-app actions?

Optimizing for installs gets volume, but optimizing for actions like signups or purchases brings higher quality users. It depends on your goals and how much post-install behavior matters.

How do I lower CPI without tanking app retention or quality?

Align your creative with the app experience, avoid misleading ads, and exclude users who already installed. You can also test lookalike audiences based on high-quality users, not just all installers.