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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Finance in France

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Cost Per Lead for Finance in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

  • Based on $3B of advertising data, Finance in France shows a materially lower cost per lead than the global benchmark, with higher month-to-month volatility.
  • France averages €22.37 CPL across the period, about 40% below the global average of €37.06.
  • Seasonality diverges from the global pattern: France dips sharply in Q4 2024, while the global trend peaks in November–December. France then rebounds in Q1 and rises into late spring before easing in summer.

Scope and context

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Finance and target country France compared to the global trend. It summarizes monthly medians from September 2024 to August 2025.

France (selected data) overview

  • Average: €22.37
  • High/low: High €38.81 (Sep 2024); Low €9.89 (Dec 2024)
  • First-to-last change: -53.7% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: High, with an average absolute month-to-month change of 33.6%
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 2024 trough: -51% in Oct, -24% in Nov, -31% in Dec; December marks the period low (€9.89)
  • Strong rebound: +93% from Dec to Jan
  • Spring climb: +39% in April and +30% in May (to €35.43)
  • Mid-year cooling: -36.8% in June; -32.7% in August

Global baseline overview

  • Average: €37.06
  • High/low: High €41.58 (Nov 2024); Low €31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +12.6% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: Moderate, with an average absolute month-to-month change of 9.8%
  • Seasonal pattern: Elevated CPL in Q4 (Nov–Dec), steadier through H1, and stable in early Q3

France vs. global comparison

  • Overall level: France is below market. The selected average (€22.37) is ~40% lower than global (€37.06).
  • Consistency: France is below the global median in 11 of 12 months. The only above-market month is September 2024 (+18% vs. global).
  • Typical gap: Median France/global ratio is ~0.59, i.e., France runs about 41% below the global median.
  • Widest discount: December 2024 (€9.89 vs. €39.63), ~75% below global.
  • Narrowest discount: May 2025 (€35.43 vs. €39.63), ~11% below global.
  • Volatility: France is more variable (33.6% average monthly swing) than the global benchmark (9.8%), with especially sharp movements across Q4–Q1 and into late spring.
  • Seasonality contrasts:
  • Global: Q4 increases, peaking in November–December.
  • France (Finance): Q4 declines to a December trough, then rebounds in January and lifts into April–May before easing in early summer.

Key takeaways for marketers

Across the measured period, Finance in France maintains below-average cost per lead compared to the global baseline, with larger month-to-month swings and a distinct seasonal profile—falling into year-end, rebounding in Q1, and rising into late spring. Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance 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 Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. 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.

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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.