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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Gaming in Netherlands

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Cost Per Lead for Gaming in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Gaming in the Netherlands compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected series is mostly far below the global baseline, except for a one-off spike in November 2024. Median CPL in the Netherlands is 1.78, versus a baseline median (same months) of 37.11 — below market.
  • On average, the Netherlands series is higher than the baseline only because of the November spike (63.04 vs 36.57). Excluding November, the average CPL is 1.70, ~95% below the baseline.
  • Seasonal signal in the baseline shows higher CPLs in Q4; the selected series exhibits an extreme November spike followed by a sharp reversion in December.

Scope and context

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL)
  • Industry: Gaming
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Baseline: global benchmark
  • Periods available: Sep 2024 to Jul 2025 for the selected series (with gaps); Sep 2024 to Sep 2025 for the baseline.

Selected data overview (Gaming, Netherlands)

  • Average: 63.04 (skewed by November 2024)
  • Median: 1.78
  • High: 369.69 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 0.94 (Jul 2025)
  • Range: 368.76
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 148.05 (inflated by November)
  • Median month-to-month change: 1.38
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 to Jul 2025): -65% (2.70 → 0.94)
  • Notable movements:
  • Sep → Oct: -51%
  • Oct → Nov: +~279x (spike)
  • Nov → Dec: -99.6% (reversion)
  • Dec → Jan: +65%
  • Jan → Jul: -58%

Baseline overview (global)

  • Average (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 35.80
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (Sep 2025)
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 4.50
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 → Sep 2025): -37%
  • Seasonal pattern: clear Q4 uplift (Oct → Nov +34%, Nov → Dec -4.7% but still elevated), followed by normalization in Q1. A notable drop appears from Aug → Sep 2025 (-44%).

Comparison: Netherlands vs global baseline

  • Overlapping months (Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec 2024; Jan, Jul 2025):
  • Selected average: 63.04 vs baseline 36.57 (+72% on average due solely to the November outlier).
  • Selected median: 1.78 vs baseline median 37.11 (well below market).
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Sep 2024: 2.70 vs 32.88 (≈92% below)
  • Oct 2024: 1.32 vs 31.12 (≈96% below)
  • Nov 2024: 369.69 vs 41.58 (~8.9x above)
  • Dec 2024: 1.34 vs 39.63 (≈97% below)
  • Jan 2025: 2.22 vs 35.54 (≈94% below)
  • Jul 2025: 0.94 vs 38.67 (≈98% below)
  • Typical positioning (excluding November): average 1.70 vs 35.57 (≈95% below baseline), indicating sustained below-average CPLs outside the spike.

Seasonality and pattern notes

  • Baseline exhibits expected Q4 pressure (higher costs around holidays).
  • The Netherlands Gaming series shows an isolated November spike far above the market, immediately reverting in December; otherwise it aligns with a below-market cost profile.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.