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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Gaming in Spain

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Cost Per Lead for Gaming in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead (CPL) benchmarks: selected vs. global baseline

Key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Gaming 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.
  • Overall level: Across the overlapping period, Spain Gaming’s average CPL (115.83) was 3.1x higher than the global baseline (37.13), driven by very high values in September and November 2024. The median CPL was closer to market (41.66 vs. 38.59), indicating typical months were near global levels.
  • Volatility: Spain Gaming showed high month‑to‑month variability (average absolute MoM change ≈ 103%) versus the baseline’s steadier pattern (~14%). After extreme swings in late 2024, CPL stabilized in March–April 2025.
  • Seasonal shape: The global baseline rose in November–December (typical Q4 pressure), then eased in January. Spain Gaming spiked in November but fell sharply in December–January before normalizing by March–April.
  • Trend over time: From the first to last month in the selected series, CPL fell by about 91.8% (from 506.16 in Sep 2024 to 41.66 in Apr 2025). Over the same months, the global baseline rose by roughly 17.4%.

About the data

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (CPL).
  • Selected series (Gaming, Spain): Sep 2024 to Apr 2025, seven monthly medians.
  • Baseline: global medians for the same months to enable a like‑for‑like comparison.

Selected data overview (Gaming, Spain)

  • Average: 115.83; median: 41.66.
  • High: 506.16 (Sep 2024); low: 3.42 (Dec 2024); range: 502.74.
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • Sep → Nov: −61.9%
  • Nov → Dec: −98.2% (notable dip)
  • Dec → Jan: +42.7%
  • Jan → Feb: +260.1%
  • Feb → Mar: +150.0%
  • Mar → Apr: −5.1% (stabilization)
  • First-to-last change: −91.8%.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same months): 37.13; median: 38.59.
  • Baseline high/low: 41.58 (Nov 2024) / 32.84 (Mar 2025); range: 8.74.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Sep 2024: 506.16 vs. 32.88 (+≈15.4x; far above market)
  • Nov 2024: 193.20 vs. 41.58 (+≈4.6x; above market)
  • Dec 2024: 3.42 vs. 39.63 (≈−91%; below market)
  • Jan 2025: 4.88 vs. 35.54 (≈−86%; below market)
  • Feb 2025: 17.56 vs. 38.86 (≈−55%; below market)
  • Mar 2025: 43.90 vs. 32.84 (≈+34%; above market)
  • Apr 2025: 41.66 vs. 38.59 (≈+8%; slightly above market)
  • Volatility comparison: Spain Gaming ≈ 103% average absolute MoM change vs. global ≈ 14%—meaning Spain Gaming fluctuated substantially more than overall trends.

Seasonality and shape of the curve

  • Global baseline: CPLs climbed into November–December and eased in January, consistent with typical Q4 holiday pressure.
  • Spain Gaming: a pronounced spike in November followed by an unusual trough in December–January, then a steady rebuild through March with near‑market levels by April.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming 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 Gaming industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.