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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in Spain

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Cost Per App Install for Marketing & Advertising in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Marketing & Advertising and target country Spain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Spain’s Marketing & Advertising median cost-per-app-install (CPI) in Q4 2024 stayed consistently below the global baseline—about 86% lower on average across the overlapping months.
  • While the global trend spiked in November (typical Q4 pressure), Spain moved in the opposite direction with sequential declines from October to December.
  • Spain showed moderate volatility; the global baseline was far more volatile over the same period.

What we analyzed

  • Metric: cost-per-app-install
  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Country: Spain
  • Period overlap used for comparisons: 2024-10 to 2024-12 (baseline also includes additional months for broader context)

Spain (selected data) performance

  • Average (Oct–Dec 2024): 1.37
  • High: 1.69 in October 2024
  • Low: 0.89 in December 2024
  • Change from first to last month: -47.2% (October to December)
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • October to November: -8.8%
  • November to December: -42.1%
  • Volatility snapshot:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~25.5%
  • Relative dispersion (coefficient of variation): ~25%

Overall, Spain’s CPI trended down through Q4, setting the quarter’s low in December.

Comparison with global baseline

  • Baseline average (Oct–Dec 2024): 9.67
  • Baseline high: 14.28 in November 2024
  • Baseline low: 6.20 in October 2024
  • Change from first to last month: +37.6% (October to December)
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • October to November: +130.5%
  • November to December: -40.3%
  • Volatility snapshot:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~85.4%
  • Relative dispersion (coefficient of variation): ~35%

Relative positioning (Spain vs. global baseline):

  • October: 73% below global
  • November: 89% below global
  • December: 90% below global
  • Average (Q4 overlap): ~86% below global

This puts Spain clearly below market across the quarter, with a much smoother path versus the baseline’s sharp November spike.

Seasonal and timing signals

  • In the global baseline, CPI typically increases during Q4; November 2024 shows a pronounced peak, followed by a December comedown that remained above October.
  • Spain diverged from this pattern, falling steadily through Q4.
  • Beyond Q4, the global baseline continues to fluctuate, with notable highs in June 2025 (26.21) and elevated levels in September 2025 (22.99), underscoring broader seasonality and mid-year volatility.

Notable month-by-month movements

  • Spain’s lowest point was December 2024 (0.89), marking the sharpest drop of the period from November.
  • The global baseline’s sharpest Q4 move was October to November (+130.5%), aligning with peak Q4 auction intensity before easing in December.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising and Spain 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 Marketing & Advertising industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Spain, 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.

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.