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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Healthcare in Italy

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Cost Per Lead for Healthcare in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Healthcare in Italy vs global

This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for industry Healthcare and target country Italy 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: Healthcare CPL in Italy averaged 26.75 across the available months, about 27% below the global benchmark average of 36.62 for the same period. Median CPL was 13.30 in Italy vs 37.69 globally, positioning Italy well below average most months.
  • Volatility: The Italian series is volatile, driven by a sharp April 2025 spike (117.18). Excluding April, the average drops to 16.70 and the pattern sits consistently below the global trend.
  • Seasonal patterns: The global baseline shows elevated Q4 costs (notably November and December). Italy also rose in December, though November remained the local low.
  • Trend over time: From September 2024 to August 2025, Italy’s CPL increased by about 13.9%, broadly in line with the global increase of 12.6%.

What the Healthcare CPL time series in Italy shows

  • Average: 26.75; median: 13.30.
  • High and low:
  • High: 117.18 in April 2025.
  • Low: 6.46 in November 2024.
  • First-to-last change: 12.38 (Sep 2024) to 14.10 (Aug 2025) = +13.9%.
  • Notable shifts:
  • October to November 2024 fell by 33% to the series low.
  • December 2024 jumped 172% month-over-month.
  • January 2025 retraced by 57%.
  • April 2025 spiked to 117.18 (+838% vs March), followed by normalization: 43.73 in June, 26.39 in July, 14.10 in August.

How Italy compares with the global baseline

  • Overlapping-period average: 26.75 (Italy) vs 36.62 (global) → Italy ~27% lower.
  • Overlapping-period median: 13.30 (Italy) vs 37.69 (global).
  • High and low (same period):
  • Global high: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Global low: 31.12 in October 2024.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Italy was below the global benchmark in 8 of 10 months.
  • Above-market months: April 2025 (+204% vs global), June 2025 (+14% vs global).
  • Below-market months ranged from roughly −32% (July 2025) to −85% (November 2024).
  • Range and volatility:
  • Italy’s range: 110.72 (driven by April’s spike).
  • Global range: 10.45 (steadier baseline pattern).

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4 behavior:
  • Global: clear Q4 elevation (Oct–Dec average ≈ 37.44; peak in November).
  • Italy: December uptick to 17.58 after a November low (Q4 average ≈ 11.24), still far below global levels.
  • Early-year dynamics:
  • Italy saw pronounced swings between January and April, culminating in the April spike, then a reversion toward pre-spike levels by August.
  • Late summer:
  • Italy trended down through July and August, returning to a level (~14.10) close to its September starting point.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and Italy 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 Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.