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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Healthcare in New Zealand

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Cost Per App Install for Healthcare in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads benchmarks: cost per app install — Healthcare, New Zealand vs global

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

Key takeaways

  • Relative position: Excluding an anomalous spike in September 2024, New Zealand’s Healthcare cost per app install (CPI) sat below the global baseline through March–June 2025, then moved above market in July–August.
  • Seasonality: The global baseline shows classic Q4 inflation (Oct–Nov), a strong mid‑year spike in June, and another uptick into late Q3. New Zealand’s Healthcare CPI climbed steadily March–August, peaking in August, aligning with late‑Q3 cost pressure.
  • Volatility: New Zealand’s month‑to‑month volatility averaged 83% (including the September spike) or 80% from March–August; the global baseline averaged 74% over Sep 2024–Sep 2025.

New Zealand Healthcare — selected data overview

  • Range: High of 2,697.41 in September 2024; low of 2.58 in March 2025.
  • Averages:
  • Full window (Sep 2024–Aug 2025): 394.38 (skewed by September).
  • March–August 2025: 10.54.
  • Trend March–August 2025: persistent increases month‑to‑month of +7%, +34%, +45%, +156%, +157%, culminating at 35.14 in August.
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 → Aug 2025): −98.7% due to the September spike; from March to August, CPI rose +1,264%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month‑to‑month change of 83% (including September); 80% from March–August.

Notable pattern: An extreme September 2024 outlier is followed by stable, low CPIs in March–June 2025, then a sharp escalation in July–August.

Global baseline overview

  • Range: High of 26.21 in June 2025; low of 1.98 in September 2024.
  • Average (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 11.85.
  • First-to-last change: +1,061% (1.98 → 22.99).
  • Seasonality:
  • Q4 build: 1.98 (Sep) → 6.20 (Oct) → 14.28 (Nov), then a December dip.
  • Mid‑year spike: June at 26.21.
  • Late‑Q3 uptick: 15.00 (Aug) → 22.99 (Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: 74% average absolute month‑to‑month change.

New Zealand vs global: head‑to‑head

  • Overlapping months comparison:
  • Sep 2024: NZ far above global (outlier).
  • Mar–Jun 2025: NZ below baseline by 62% to 80%.
  • Jul 2025: NZ 11% above baseline.
  • Aug 2025: NZ 134% above baseline (35.14 vs 15.00).
  • Average CPI (Mar–Aug 2025): New Zealand 10.54 vs global 13.73 — New Zealand was 23% lower on average during this period, but surged above market in July–August.
  • Seasonality alignment: Both series tighten into mid‑year and rise into late Q3; New Zealand’s late‑summer acceleration was steeper than the global trend.

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and New Zealand 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 Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. For campaigns targeting New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.