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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Education in Spain

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Cost Per Lead for Education in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Education in Spain shows an average cost-per-lead of 41.91 across the last 12 months, about 13% above the global baseline (37.06), driven by a few extreme spikes.
  • Volatility is very high: average month-to-month absolute change is ~64.88 versus ~3.42 globally (about 19x more volatile).
  • Highs and lows are wide-ranging: Spain’s peak hits 144.83 (Nov 2024) and the low is 2.40 (Sep 2024), while the global range is far tighter (31.12–41.58).
  • Seasonality diverges from the global pattern. The global trend edges up in Q4, whereas Spain spikes in November but drops sharply in December, then surges again in February and May before easing into summer.

Scope and dataset context

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Education 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.

Education in Spain: trend overview

  • Average: 41.91
  • High: 144.83 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 2.40 (Sep 2024)
  • First-to-last change: from 2.40 (Sep 2024) to 20.26 (Aug 2025), up +743%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~64.88
  • Notable spikes:
  • Sep → Oct: +1,741% (2.40 to 44.17)
  • Oct → Nov: +228% (44.17 to 144.83)
  • Apr → May: +1,479% (4.95 to 78.07)
  • Notable dips:
  • Nov → Dec: −94% (144.83 to 8.31)
  • Feb → Mar: −98% (141.87 to 2.55)
  • May → Jun: −92% (78.07 to 6.03)

How Spain compares with the global baseline

  • Average: Spain 41.91 vs global 37.06 (+13% above market).
  • Highs/Lows: Spain’s peak is 3.5x the global high (144.83 vs 41.58); Spain’s low is ~92% below the global low (2.40 vs 31.12).
  • Volatility: Spain’s month-to-month variability (~64.88) dwarfs the global baseline (~3.42).
  • Share of months above/below market: Spain sits above the global median in 5 of 12 months (notably Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, May) and below in 7 months (including most of spring and summer).
  • End-of-period position (Aug 2025): Spain is ~45% below the global level (20.26 vs 37.03).

Seasonal patterns and timeline highlights

  • Q4: The global baseline typically lifts in Q4 (Nov is the global high at 41.58). Spain aligns with a strong November spike (144.83) but diverges with a sharp December drop (8.31).
  • Q1: Spain remains elevated on average due to February (141.87), then collapses in March (2.55).
  • Late spring to summer: After a May surge (78.07), Spain trends down and stabilizes at lower levels through June–August (6.03 → 11.58 → 20.26), well below the global baseline (high-30s).

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

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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 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.