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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Legal in France

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Cost Per Lead for Legal in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Legal in France vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Legal and target country France 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

  • Legal in France is well below the global benchmark: the May–Aug 2025 average is 15.55, which is 56% lower than the global average of 35.80 over Sep 2024–Sep 2025.
  • Notable mid‑year volatility in France: costs tripled from May to July, then eased in August; average absolute month-to-month change observed is ~9.0 versus the global ~4.5.
  • Seasonal pattern in the global trend: costs peak in November and remain elevated in December, then fall sharply by September 2025—consistent with typical Q4 holiday pressure.

Selected data highlights: Legal in France (May–Aug 2025)

  • Average: 15.55
  • Median: 17.88
  • High: 21.58 (July 2025)
  • Low: 7.19 (May 2025)
  • Range: 14.39
  • First to last month change: +149% (7.19 in May to 17.88 in August)
  • Volatility:
  • May → July: +200% (7.19 to 21.58), a sharp mid‑year spike
  • July → August: −17% (21.58 to 17.88)
  • Average absolute change across observed steps: ~9.04
  • Notable movements:
  • May is a clear trough.
  • July marks the peak within the window.
  • August normalizes but remains more than double May.

Global baseline benchmarks (Sep 2024–Sep 2025)

  • Average: 35.80
  • High: 41.58 (November 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (September 2025)
  • First to last month change: −37% (32.88 in Sep 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025)
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~4.50
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Clear Q4 uplift: November peak (41.58) with December still elevated (39.63).
  • Gradual moderation through mid‑2025 and a pronounced drop in September 2025.

France vs global: side‑by‑side signals

  • Overall positioning: Legal in France is below market, averaging 56% under the global baseline during its observed period.
  • Month-by-month (overlapping months):
  • May 2025: 7.19 in France vs 39.63 global (≈82% lower)
  • July 2025: 21.58 vs 38.67 (≈44% lower)
  • August 2025: 17.88 vs 37.03 (≈52% lower)
  • Volatility: France shows larger swings than the global series within the observed months (9.0 vs 4.5 average absolute changes).
  • Seasonality context: The global series confirms typical Q4 increases; the France Legal series shows a mid‑year spike (July) followed by a pullback in August within its limited window.

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

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.