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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Education in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Education in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Education and target country Colombia compared to the global trend.
  • Average cost-per-lead (CPL) in the selected segment is 42.08, about 14% above the global baseline average of 37.06 across the same period (Sep 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Volatility is extreme in the selected data: average absolute month‑over‑month change is nearly 1,000%, versus about 10% for the global baseline.
  • Seasonality: both series show a pronounced Q4 uptick in November, while the selected data also exhibits an outsized spike in May.

What this benchmark covers

  • Metric: cost-per-lead
  • Segment: Education in Colombia (selected) versus the global baseline
  • Timeframe: September 2024 to August 2025
  • Source: Facebook Ads benchmarks derived from our dataset

Trend overview for the selected segment

  • Average: 42.08
  • High: 170.74 (May 2025)
  • Low: 0.75 (September 2024)
  • First-to-last change: from 0.75 (Sep 2024) to 39.80 (Aug 2025), a rise of roughly +5,100%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • November 2024 surges to 115.80 from 1.43 in October.
  • December cools to 43.08 (−63% vs. November).
  • Q1 softness: January–March range between 3.62 and 16.31.
  • May 2025 peaks at 170.74, followed by a sharp drop to 13.74 in June.

This pattern shows concentrated spikes (Nov, May) amidst otherwise lower CPLs, leading to very high observed volatility.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 37.06
  • Baseline high/low: 41.58 (Nov 2024) and 31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • Baseline first-to-last change: +12.6% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Selected is below market in 7 of 12 months (Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun).
  • Selected is above market in 5 months (Nov, Dec, May, Jul, Aug).
  • Biggest gaps: November (115.80 vs. 41.58, ~2.8x above baseline) and May (170.74 vs. 39.63, ~4.3x above).
  • Near parity in April (38.06 vs. 38.59).

Overall, the selected segment sits above average on a full-period basis but alternates between far below and well above the market month to month.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Q4 pattern: Both series show a November rise, consistent with holiday-period demand and bidding pressure.
  • Mid‑year: The selected segment shows a unique May spike not mirrored by the global trend, which remains relatively steady.
  • Volatility: Selected average absolute MoM change ~988% vs. baseline ~9.8%, driven by sharp surges (Nov, May) and rapid retracements (Jun).

Monthly highlights

  • Sep–Oct 2024: Very low CPL (0.75–1.43), far below global levels (31–33).
  • Nov 2024: Spike to 115.80 versus 41.58 globally.
  • Jan–Mar 2025: Trough period (3.62–16.31) while the global series stays in the mid‑30s.
  • May 2025: Highest point at 170.74; baseline remains ~39.63.
  • Aug 2025: Ends at 39.80, slightly above the global 37.03.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Colombia 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform 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.