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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Marketing & Advertising in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Marketing & Advertising and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Overall positioning: The Colombia series averages 482.35 due to a single extreme spike in October 2024 (4,662.01), which skews the period. By contrast, the global baseline averages 36.91 over the same months.
  • Typical month comparison: The median in Colombia is 10.78 versus a global median of 38.51—around 72% below market in a typical month. Excluding October, the Colombia average is 17.95 (about 51% below the global average).
  • Volatility: Colombia shows very high variability (median month-to-month change ~95%), while the global series is steadier (about 12% average month-to-month change).
  • Seasonal patterns: The global baseline rises in Q4 with a peak in November (41.58), consistent with holiday-season pressure. Colombia diverges with an outsized October spike and a sharp normalization by December.
  • Trajectory: From the first to last observed month, Colombia declines 95.8% (43.83 in Sep 2024 to 1.84 in Jul 2025). The global baseline rises 17.6% over the same span (32.88 to 38.67).

Colombia cost-per-lead (selected data) overview

  • Period covered: Sep 2024 to Jul 2025 (no reading in Apr 2025).
  • Average: 482.35; Median: 10.78. Excluding the October spike, the average is 17.95.
  • High and low: Highest in Oct 2024 at 4,662.01; lowest in Jul 2025 at 1.84. The next highest month is Nov 2024 at 70.88.
  • Trend and change: From 43.83 (Sep 2024) to 1.84 (Jul 2025), a -95.8% decline. Notable moves include:
  • Sep → Oct: ~100x surge.
  • Oct → Nov: -98.5% correction.
  • Nov → Dec: -94.6% continued normalization.
  • Jan ↔ Mar: oscillation between ~4–11.
  • May → Jul: step-down from 12.30 to 1.84.
  • Volatility: Median month-to-month absolute change ≈ 95%, indicating pronounced swings.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 36.91; Median: 38.51, ranging tightly between 31.12 and 41.58.
  • Seasonality: Clear Q4 uplift, peaking in November (41.58), in line with holiday-period inflation.
  • Stability: Average month-to-month absolute change of ~12% reflects moderate, predictable variation.

Relative positioning by month

  • Above market: Sep 2024 (+33%) and Nov 2024 (+71%) versus the global baseline.
  • Far above market: Oct 2024 (about 150x the global figure).
  • Below market: From Dec 2024 onward, Colombia remains 60%–95% below the global baseline each month, ending at 1.84 in Jul 2025 versus 38.67 globally.

Seasonality and volatility context

  • Global pattern: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods. The baseline follows this with a November peak and stable range.
  • Colombia pattern: An exceptional October spike interrupts seasonality, followed by rapid normalization and sustained below-market levels across H1 2025, with continued month-to-month swings.

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

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform 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.