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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Arts

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Cost Per Lead for Arts

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Arts and target country all countries available compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: Arts (all countries) averaged $35.52 per lead across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 5% below the global baseline average of $37.44 (below market).
  • Volatility: Arts showed high month-to-month volatility (average absolute MoM change ~52%), far higher than the baseline (~10%), with sharp spikes and dips.
  • Seasonality: Costs rose in Q4 (notably November/December), fell sharply in January, spiked again in April, and then trended down through summer, aligning with typical Q4 pressure but with outsized swings.

Scope and context

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (CPL)
  • Selection: Arts, all countries available (selected_data) vs global trend (baseline_data)
  • Period: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 for direct comparison

Trends in the selected data (Arts, all countries)

  • Average: $35.52; median: $33.78.
  • High/low: Peak at $92.07 in Apr 2025; low at $8.90 in Aug 2025. Range: $83.18.
  • Start to end: From $35.54 in Oct 2024 to $8.90 in Aug 2025, a 75% decrease.
  • Notable swings:
  • Q4 lift: +53% from Oct to Nov ($54.41), slight dip in Dec ($53.14).
  • Steep reset in Jan: -63% vs Dec (to $19.57).
  • April spike: +168% vs Mar to $92.07 (the series high).
  • Sustained decline May–Aug, ending at the series low ($8.90).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month percentage change ≈ 52.4%, indicating pronounced instability in CPL.

How selected data compares with the global baseline

  • Average level: $35.52 vs baseline $37.44 (≈5% below market). Median comparison reinforces this (selected $33.78 vs baseline $38.59, ≈12% below).
  • High/low vs baseline: Selected peak ($92.07 in Apr) was more than double the baseline’s peak ($41.58 in Nov). Selected low ($8.90 in Aug) sat far below the baseline’s low ($31.12 in Oct), showing a much wider amplitude.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market: 5 of 11 months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr), driven by Q4 strength and the April spike.
  • Below market: 6 of 11 months (Jan, Feb, May–Aug), particularly deep discounts in summer (Jul–Aug).
  • Trend over period: While the baseline rose ~19% from Oct to Aug ($31.12 to $37.03), the selected series fell 75%, underscoring divergence in the back half of the period.
  • Volatility differential: Selected ≈52% average absolute MoM change vs baseline ≈10%—the Arts series was markedly more turbulent.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4 pressure: Both datasets show elevated CPL in November/December. Arts Q4 averaged ~$47.70 vs baseline ~$37.44 (≈27% higher), indicating stronger holiday-period inflation for Arts.
  • Post-holiday reset: January declines appear in both series, sharper in Arts (-63% vs Dec).
  • Spring inflection: Arts spiked in April to $92.07 (baseline rose modestly), then retrenched.
  • Summer softness: Arts CPL trended down May–Aug, ending far below baseline, while the baseline remained relatively stable.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Arts and all countries available 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 Arts industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.