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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers in Italy

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Cost Per App Install for Fitness & Training Centers in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Over Nov 2024–Apr 2025, cost per app install for Fitness & Training Centers in Italy averaged 17.70, peaking in Feb 2025 (22.40) and bottoming in Mar 2025 (12.56). From the first to last month, costs fell 12.9%.
  • Compared with the global baseline (average 9.82), Italy ran 80% above market across the period and was above the baseline every month: +3% (Nov), +150% (Dec), +252% (Jan), +97% (Feb), +83% (Mar), +12% (Apr).
  • Volatility was moderate in Italy (average month‑to‑month move ~19%), with a sharp rise into December and a steep correction in March. The global trend was far more volatile (~50% average monthly swing).
  • Seasonal pattern diverged from global behavior: Italy spiked Dec–Feb, then eased in Mar–Apr, while the baseline dipped in Dec–Jan and rebounded later.

This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Fitness & Training Centers and target country Italy compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Overview of Italy (selected data)

  • Period covered: Nov 2024–Apr 2025 (monthly medians).
  • Average: 17.70
  • High: 22.40 (Feb 2025)
  • Low: 12.56 (Mar 2025)
  • First-to-last change: −12.9% (14.75 in Nov → 12.85 in Apr)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 3.56 (≈19%).
  • Notable swings:
  • Nov → Dec: +44.5% (14.75 → 21.31)
  • Feb → Mar: −43.9% (22.40 → 12.56)
  • After the March drop, costs stabilized (+2.3% into Apr).

Seasonality: A clear winter surge—December through February—followed by a reversion in March and a modest stabilization in April. This aligns with typical Q4/Q1 promotional intensity around holidays and New Year fitness demand, then normalization in spring.

Comparison to global baseline

  • Matched window baseline average: 9.82 (vs. Italy 17.70)
  • Baseline high/low (over the same months):
  • High: 14.28 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 6.36 (Jan 2025)
  • First-to-last change: −19.4% (14.28 → 11.51)
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Nov: 14.75 vs 14.28 (+3%)
  • Dec: 21.31 vs 8.52 (≈2.5× higher)
  • Jan: 22.35 vs 6.36 (≈3.5× higher)
  • Feb: 22.40 vs 11.36 (≈2.0× higher)
  • Mar: 12.56 vs 6.87 (≈1.8× higher)
  • Apr: 12.85 vs 11.51 (+12%)
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Italy: ~19% average absolute month-to-month move.
  • Baseline: ~50%, swinging sharply down in Dec–Jan, then rebounding Feb and Apr.

What stands out

  • Italy’s Fitness & Training Centers consistently paid above-market cost per app install—most notably in Dec–Feb—indicating sustained premium vs. the global median.
  • Seasonal behavior diverges: Italy shows a pronounced holiday/winter spike, while the global baseline softened in Dec–Jan before recovering.
  • Despite higher levels, Italy’s month-to-month movements were more controlled than the global trend, with a notable but brief correction in March.

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers and Italy 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 Fitness & Training Centers industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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