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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Legal in Italy

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Cost Per Lead for Legal in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Legal 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.
  • The selected segment (Legal in Italy) has no available monthly observations in the provided period, so its relative position versus the market (above, below, or in line) cannot be determined.
  • The global baseline shows an average cost per lead of $35.80, peaking in November 2024 ($41.58) and reaching a low in September 2025 ($20.63).
  • From the first to the last month in the baseline, costs fell by 37.3%, with typical month-to-month moves around 12.6% (absolute).
  • Seasonality is evident: costs rise in Q4 (notably November–December), moderate in Q1, remain relatively steady through spring/summer, and then drop sharply in September 2025.

Scope and framing

This report summarizes monthly median cost per lead for Facebook Ads. We compare the selected segment—industry Legal in Italy—against the global baseline to understand relative levels, volatility, and seasonal patterns.

Selected segment: Legal in Italy

  • Data availability: No data points were provided for the selected segment in the time window supplied.
  • Statistics: Averages, highs/lows, and volatility cannot be computed for the selected segment due to the absence of observations.
  • Relative positioning: Because there are no observations, we cannot determine whether Legal in Italy is above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.

Global baseline overview (directional market context)

  • Period covered: Sep 2024 to Sep 2025 (13 months).
  • Average cost per lead: $35.80.
  • High: $41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: $20.63 in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: -37.3% (from $32.88 in Sep 2024 to $20.63 in Sep 2025).
  • Range: $20.95 between the monthly high and low.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of approximately 12.6%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • November 2024 jumped +33.6% versus October (to the yearly high).
  • April 2025 rose +17.5% versus March.
  • September 2025 dropped -44.3% versus August, the sharpest monthly decline in the period.

Seasonality and trend signals

  • Q4 pattern: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, reflected by the November 2024 high and an elevated December.
  • Early-year moderation: Costs eased in January 2025, then rebounded in February.
  • Spring and summer: March through August 2025 show relatively contained moves, followed by a pronounced decline in September 2025.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • With no selected observations for Legal in Italy, a direct comparison (above market, below average, or in line) is not possible.
  • The global baseline indicates that, over the last 13 months, a typical market-level cost per lead centered around the mid-$30s, with seasonal peaks in late Q4 and occasional sharp monthly swings.

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

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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.