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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Healthcare in India

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Cost Per Lead for Healthcare in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Healthcare and target country India compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Healthcare in India is above market: the April–July 2025 average CPL is 102.26, around 2.65x (+165%) higher than the global baseline for the same months (38.54).
  • Volatility is high in India over the observed months, with a -35.0% drop from April to June followed by a +49.0% rebound in July. The global baseline was nearly flat over the same period (about ±1% moves).
  • Seasonality in the global trend shows a Q4 lift (notably November), while the latest global data records a sharp dip in September 2025.

Selected data spotlight: Healthcare in India (CPL)

  • Period covered: April, June, and July 2025.
  • Average: 102.26
  • High: 117.18 (April 2025)
  • Low: 76.16 (June 2025)
  • Range: 41.02
  • First-to-last change (April → July): -3.2%
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • April → June: -41.02 (-35.0%)
  • June → July: +37.29 (+49.0%)
  • Notable pattern: a mid-year dip in June followed by a sharp rebound in July, indicating elevated CPL variability within a short window.

Global baseline context

  • Overall average (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 35.80
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (Sep 2025)
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 → Sep 2025): -37.3%
  • Seasonal signal: costs lifted in Q4 (Oct → Nov +33.6%), and stayed elevated into December before normalizing. Most months moved within low single digits, with a standout drop in Sep 2025 (-44.3% vs Aug).

Head-to-head comparison

  • Level check (overlapping months only: Apr, Jun, Jul 2025):
  • India Healthcare average: 102.26
  • Global baseline average: 38.54
  • Relative position: approximately 2.65x above market (+165%).
  • By month:
  • April 2025: 117.18 vs 38.59 → +204% above baseline
  • June 2025: 76.16 vs 38.35 → +99% above baseline
  • July 2025: 113.45 vs 38.67 → +193% above baseline
  • Volatility comparison (Apr–Jul):
  • India Healthcare: -35.0% then +49.0% (high swings).
  • Global baseline: -0.6% then +0.8% (stable).
  • Trend slope (Apr → Jul):
  • India Healthcare: -3.2% (slight decrease).
  • Global baseline: +0.2% (flat to slightly up).

Seasonal signals to note

  • The global series shows typical Q4 inflation in Facebook Ads benchmarks, with a clear November peak and sustained December strength.
  • Within India Healthcare, the limited window points to a mid-year trough in June, but more months would be needed to confirm a recurring seasonal pattern.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and India 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. For campaigns targeting India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.