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

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Cost Per Lead for Marketing & Advertising in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Marketing & Advertising and target country France compared to the global trend.
  • Overall, France sits well above market on average due to extreme mid‑year spikes, but typical months trend below the global baseline. Average cost-per-lead in the selection is 142.12 versus 35.80 globally (~297% higher), while the median is lower (28.07 vs 38.35).
  • Volatility is exceptionally high in the selection (average absolute month‑over‑month move ~189%) versus the baseline (~12.6%), with large spikes in October–November and especially July–August, and sharp drops in December and September.
  • Both series end lower than they started: −30.0% for the selection (Sep 2024 to Sep 2025) vs −37.3% for the baseline.

Scope and framing

This analysis covers monthly median cost-per-lead for Marketing & Advertising in France (selected_data) against the global baseline. It provides directional Facebook Ads benchmarks and country‑specific ad costs for marketers.

Trend overview for the selection

  • Average: 142.12; Median: 28.07
  • High: 600.48 (July 2025); Low: 9.77 (February 2025)
  • First to last month: 20.59 (Sep 2024) to 14.41 (Sep 2025), a −30.0% change
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑over‑month change ~189%
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • Spikes: October 2024 (186.64), November 2024 (269.98), June 2025 (58.25), July 2025 (600.48), August 2025 (592.21)
  • Dips: December 2024 (10.30), February 2025 (9.77), September 2025 (14.41)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Global averages are steadier: average 35.80, median 38.35; high 41.58 (November 2024), low 20.63 (September 2025)
  • Month‑to‑month volatility is modest (~12.6% average absolute change)
  • The selection is:
  • Above market in 5 of 13 months (October–November 2024; June–August 2025), dramatically so in July–August
  • Below market in 8 of 13 months (including December–May and September), aligning with the lower selection median
  • H1 2025 snapshot:
  • Selection average: 25.48 (below market)
  • Baseline average: 37.30

Seasonality and patterns

  • Baseline shows mild Q4 uplift (October–December average 37.44) and a sharp drop into September 2025 (−44% month‑over‑month from August).
  • The selection exhibits atypical seasonality:
  • Strong surge in October–November 2024 (Q4) but an abrupt December low
  • Elevated summer costs with an extreme peak in July–August 2025 (~596 average), followed by a −97.6% drop into September
  • Net result: the selection oscillates between below‑average costs for much of H1 and pronounced spikes around Q4 onset and midsummer.

Bottom line

Compared to the global baseline, Marketing & Advertising in France displays unusually high volatility with a handful of outsized months driving the average far above market, while the median and most months sit below global levels. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising 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 Marketing & Advertising 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.

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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.