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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Design in France

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Cost Per Lead for Design in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for industry Design in France compared to the global trend. It is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Average CPL in the selected dataset is 386.15, about 10.4x above the global baseline (37.06). Across the period, the selection is above market in 9 of 12 months.
  • Volatility is extremely high in the selection: average month-to-month change is 165%, versus 9.8% for the baseline.
  • CPL fell sharply through late 2024 into early 2025, then surged from spring into summer. Baseline shows steadier movements with a mild uplift in November, reflecting typical Q4 dynamics.

What the selected data shows (Design, France)

  • Period covered: September 2024 to August 2025 (12 months).
  • Average: 386.15; High: 783.92 (September 2024); Low: 5.46 (February 2025).
  • Range: 778.46 (very wide).
  • Start-to-end change: down 16.1% from September 2024 (783.92) to August 2025 (657.81).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month move: 165% (absolute).
  • Notable swings:
  • Downturns: October (−3.1%), November (−20.5%), December (−81.8%), January (−90.7%), February (−46.9%).
  • Rebounds: March (+109.6%), April (+1,027.8%), May (+255.6%), July (+139.4%).
  • Seasonality and pattern:
  • Elevated CPL at the start (September–November 2024), a sharp dip in December and a trough in January–February 2025 (single-digit CPL), followed by strong increases from April, peaking again in July and remaining high in August.

Baseline comparison (global)

  • Average: 37.06; High: 41.58 (November 2024); Low: 31.12 (October 2024).
  • Start-to-end change: up 12.6% from September 2024 to August 2025.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month move of 9.8%, indicating a stable global backdrop.

Relative positioning vs. global

  • Level:
  • The selection averages 10.4x above global CPL. Peaks are 18.9x higher than the global high; the trough (February 2025) is 82% below the global low.
  • By month:
  • Above market in 9/12 months (notably September, October, November 2024; April–August 2025).
  • Below average in Q1 2025 (January–March), where the selection’s CPL fell well under the global trend.
  • Seasonality:
  • Global data shows a mild uptick in November (consistent with “costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods”).
  • The Design France selection diverges: CPL declined into December and bottomed in January–February before surging in late spring and summer.

Notable quarterly patterns

  • Q4 2024: Selection average ≈ 491.39 vs. global ≈ 37.44 (about 13x above market), yet it trended downward into December.
  • Q1 2025: Selection ≈ 9.06 vs. global ≈ 35.75 (well below average).
  • Q2–Q3 2025: Selection rebounded strongly (Q2 ≈ 304.20; Q3 ≈ 717.95) and remained far above global levels.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design 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 Design 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.