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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Healthcare

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Cost Per Lead for Healthcare

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Healthcare and target country All countries available compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Healthcare (all countries) averaged 37.69 per lead across the period, about 5.3% above the global baseline (35.80), indicating generally above‑market costs.
  • Seasonal shape diverged from the market: Healthcare declined through Q4 2024, then surged to a peak in March 2025, while the global trend spiked in November–December.
  • Volatility was higher in Healthcare (average month‑to‑month move 6.80) versus the baseline (4.50), with sharper swings around Q1–Q2.
  • From September 2024 to September 2025, Healthcare cost-per-lead fell 35.6% (from 36.06 to 23.21), roughly in line with the baseline’s 37.3% decline.

Selected trend: Healthcare, all countries

  • Average: 37.69; high: 52.31 (March 2025); low: 23.21 (September 2025).
  • Direction: Down through Q4 2024 (36.06 → 32.55), sharp lift in Q1 (42.90 in January; 52.31 in March), followed by a reset in April (36.16) and a late-summer dip to the period low in September 2025.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month‑to‑month change of 6.80, with the largest swings in March → April (−16.14) and August → September (−13.53).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 35.80; high: 41.58 (November 2024); low: 20.63 (September 2025).
  • Healthcare ran above market in 8 of 13 months. The largest premium appeared in March 2025 (52.31 vs 32.84; about 59% higher). Period lows were also higher in Healthcare (23.21 vs 20.63).
  • Volatility: Baseline was steadier (4.50 average month‑to‑month move). The global curve showed a clear Q4 lift (November–December), unlike Healthcare’s Q4 softness.
  • Net change: September‑to‑September decline was similar (Healthcare −35.6% vs baseline −37.3%), ending the period with Healthcare still modestly above market.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Q4: The global trend rose sharply in November–December, consistent with holiday‑period pressures. Healthcare moved the other way, easing through December before rebounding in January.
  • Q1–Q2: Healthcare spiked to a cycle high in March, then corrected in April. The baseline peaked earlier (November) and moderated in Q1–Q2.
  • Late Q3: Both series reached period lows in September 2025, with a steeper drop in Healthcare month‑over‑month.

Notable monthly highlights

  • March 2025: Healthcare peak at 52.31 (above-market high).
  • April 2025: Sharp pullback to 36.16 from March’s peak.
  • September 2025: Period low at 23.21; baseline also at its low (20.63).
  • Q4 2024: Healthcare trended down to 32.55 in December, while baseline climbed to 41.58 in November and 39.63 in December.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and All countries available 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 Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.