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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Gaming in France

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Cost Per Lead for Gaming in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Gaming and target country 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: Across overlapping months, France/Gaming averaged 123.05 per lead vs. a 37.13 global baseline — about 3.3x above market on average, skewed by very high costs in Sep–Nov 2024.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month absolute change averaged 77.9% in France/Gaming vs. 14.0% globally — a highly volatile series.
  • Trend: From the first to last month observed (Sep 2024 to Apr 2025), France/Gaming costs fell 90.8% (449.13 → 41.37). The global baseline rose 17.4% over the same window (32.88 → 38.59).
  • Seasonality snapshot: The baseline shows a mild Q4 lift and stabilization in Q1. France/Gaming diverged sharply with a deep December trough before climbing back toward baseline by March–April.

France/Gaming highlights (selected data)

  • Average: 123.05 across Sep 2024–Apr 2025.
  • High/low: Peak in Sep 2024 at 449.13; low in Dec 2024 at 4.92. Range: 444.21.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Extremely elevated in Sep (449.13) and Nov (285.72).
  • Sharp trough in Dec (4.92), then steady recovery: Jan 11.91 → Feb 24.43 → Mar 43.90 → Apr 41.37.
  • From Dec to Apr, costs rebounded ~7.4x.
  • Month-to-month volatility: Average absolute percent change of 77.9% across observed transitions.
  • First-to-last change: −90.8% from Sep 2024 to Apr 2025.

Global baseline highlights (overlapping months)

  • Average: 37.13.
  • High/low: High in Nov 2024 at 41.58; low in Mar 2025 at 32.84. Tight range of 8.74.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 14.0%.
  • First-to-last change: +17.4% from Sep 2024 to Apr 2025.

How France/Gaming compares to the global baseline

  • Above market in:
  • Sep 2024: +1,266% vs. baseline (13.7x).
  • Nov 2024: +587% (6.9x).
  • Mar 2025: +33.7%.
  • Apr 2025: +7.2%.
  • Below market in:
  • Dec 2024: −87.6%.
  • Jan 2025: −66.5%.
  • Feb 2025: −37.1%.
  • Quarterly view (within available months):
  • Q4 2024 (Nov–Dec): France/Gaming avg ≈ 145.32 vs. global 40.60 — materially above market, though split by a November spike and December dip.
  • Q1 2025 (Jan–Mar): France/Gaming avg ≈ 26.75 vs. global 35.75 — about 25% below the baseline.

Seasonal context observed in the data

  • Baseline indicates a gentle Q4 uplift (Nov higher than Sep) and normalization in Q1.
  • France/Gaming diverges: exceptional costs in Sep–Nov followed by an atypically low December, then a steady Q1 climb back toward “in line with overall trends” by April.

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