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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Finance in Colombia

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Cost Per App Install for Finance in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-app-install benchmarks: key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Finance and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Data availability: No selected data was returned for Finance in Colombia during the period. As a result, we summarize the global baseline to provide directional context.
  • Volatility: The global baseline is highly volatile, with an average month-to-month absolute change of 6.50 and an average month-to-month absolute percentage change of about 61%.
  • Seasonality: Costs typically lift in November, cool in January, and spike again mid-year, with a notable June peak and a late-Q3 ramp.

About the dataset and scope

  • Metric: cost-per-app-install (CPI)
  • Industry: Finance
  • Country: Colombia
  • Timeframe covered by the baseline: Oct 2024–Sep 2025

Because no monthly values were available for Finance in Colombia, direct in-market averages, highs/lows, and a head-to-head comparison against the baseline cannot be computed. The baseline below reflects the global trend.

Global baseline highlights (directional context)

  • Average CPI across the period: 12.67
  • Low: 6.20 in Oct 2024
  • High: 26.21 in Jun 2025
  • First-to-last change: from 6.20 (Oct 2024) to 22.99 (Sep 2025), a +271% increase

Notable spikes and dips:

  • Sharp Q4 jump: Oct to Nov rises from 6.20 to 14.28 (+130%).
  • Year-end normalization: Nov to Dec falls to 8.52 (−40% from Nov).
  • Q1 softness: Jan marks a trough near 6.36.
  • Mid-year surge: May to Jun leaps from 10.43 to 26.21 (+151%), the largest monthly increase.
  • Post-peak correction: Jun to Jul drops to 12.35 (−53%).
  • Late-Q3 build: Aug at 15.00 and Sep at 22.99 indicate renewed pressure.

Volatility profile:

  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 6.50
  • Largest monthly rise: May → Jun (+15.78)
  • Largest monthly drop: Jun → Jul (−13.86)
  • Average absolute month-to-month percentage change: ~60.9%

Seasonal signals marketers should note

  • Q4 uplift: A pronounced November spike is evident, consistent with holiday-driven competition.
  • Early-year softness: January reverts to lower CPIs after Q4.
  • Mid-year peak: June stands out as the period’s highest CPI.
  • Late-Q3 ramp: August and September trend upward toward the next seasonal peak.

Comparison context for Finance in Colombia

  • No in-market Finance data for Colombia was available for this window. As such, we cannot state whether Colombia was above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.
  • The global baseline suggests a pattern of strong seasonality and elevated mid-year costs that advertisers often experience broadly, but local market positioning cannot be inferred without observed values.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance and Colombia 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 Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

What's a good CPI for iOS vs Android in 2025?

iOS CPIs often range from $2 to $5 or more. Android is usually cheaper, between $1 and $3. Your CPI will depend on geo, creative, and optimization goal.

Why is my app install cost higher in some countries?

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.

What creatives drive the lowest CPI on Facebook?

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.