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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Consulting in France

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Cost Per Lead for Consulting in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Consulting in France vs. global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for Consulting in France 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

  • Overall level: Consulting in France sits well above market on average (197.39 vs. 37.06 global).
  • High volatility: France shows extreme month-to-month swings (avg absolute MoM change ≈ 371%) versus a steady global baseline (≈ 9.8%).
  • Seasonal patterns: Both series show a Q4 lift, with France spiking sharply in November before resetting in December; a secondary spike appears in March.
  • Trend direction: From the first to last month observed, France declines 95.4%, while the global baseline rises 12.6%.
  • Relative positioning: France is above global in 7 of the 12 overlapping months; below or in line in the remaining 5.

Selected data highlights (Consulting, France)

  • Average: 197.39; median: 51.30, pointing to a skew driven by outliers.
  • High and low:
  • High: 1,402.94 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 17.98 in Aug 2025.
  • First-to-last change: 390.53 in Sep 2024 to 17.98 in Aug 2025 (−95.4%).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Oct 2024 fell 88.6% vs. Sep 2024.
  • Nov 2024 surged ~3,040% vs. Oct 2024 (series peak).
  • Dec 2024 dropped 97.7% vs. Nov 2024.
  • Mar 2025 jumped 478.8% vs. Feb 2025; Jul 2025 rose 160.8% vs. Jun 2025; Aug 2025 fell 72.4% vs. Jul 2025.
  • Stabilization zones:
  • Outside the November and March spikes, most months in 2025 ranged from 17.98 to 65.17, with April standing out at 132.10.

Global baseline (all industries/countries)

  • Average: 37.06 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High and low:
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 31.12 in Oct 2024.
  • First-to-last change: 32.88 in Sep 2024 to 37.03 in Aug 2025 (+12.6%).
  • Volatility: Modest, with largest monthly move +33.6% (Oct→Nov 2024).

Comparative view

  • Level: France’s Consulting CPL averages ~5.3x the global benchmark. Median (51.30) narrows the gap but still sits above global average, indicating France remains above market even excluding outliers.
  • Highs/lows: France’s peak (Nov 2024) vastly exceeds the global high; its trough (Aug 2025) falls below the global average.
  • Volatility: France’s series is far more erratic, driven by sharp Q4 and March surges. The global baseline reflects steadier month-to-month movements and milder seasonality.

Seasonality signals

  • Q4: The global benchmark climbs into November and remains elevated in December—consistent with holiday-period pricing dynamics. France mirrors the Q4 pattern but with an outsized November spike followed by a December reset.
  • Early-year: France shows a pronounced March uptick versus a more tempered global move.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consulting and France 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 Consulting industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting France, 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.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.