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

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Cost Per Lead for Marketing & Advertising in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Marketing & Advertising in Spain vs global

This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for industry Marketing & Advertising and target country Spain 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

  • Spain’s Marketing & Advertising CPL is consistently below the global baseline in 11 of 12 overlapping months; only July 2025 sits above market.
  • Typical Spain CPL levels are far lower than global: median 10.63 vs global median 38.47. Even the Spain average excluding the July outlier is 12.04.
  • Seasonality diverges: the global baseline peaks in Q4 (Nov–Dec), while Spain posts its lowest CPLs through late Q4 and late summer.
  • Volatility is high in Spain (average absolute month-over-month change ~63% excluding July), versus a steadier ~9.7% globally.
  • From first to last month, Spain’s CPL fell 62.7% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025), while the global baseline rose 12.6%.

Spain Marketing & Advertising CPL: trend highlights

  • Period covered: Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Overall level:
  • Average: 29.09 (heavily influenced by a July spike to 216.62).
  • Average excluding July: 12.04.
  • Median: 10.63.
  • Extremes:
  • High: 216.62 in Jul 2025.
  • Low: 4.82 in Feb 2025.
  • Change over time: from 16.68 in Sep 2024 to 6.22 in Aug 2025 (−62.7%).
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 dip: Nov 6.92 and Dec 6.26 after an October uptick (26.88).
  • Early-year bounce: Jan 10.10, followed by a Feb low (4.82).
  • Spring fluctuation: Mar 11.44 → Apr 23.00 → May 11.15.
  • Summer swing: Jun 8.96 → Jul 216.62 → Aug 6.22.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month change ~63% when excluding the July outlier—indicative of a highly variable CPL environment.

Global baseline: overview for context

  • Period matched for comparison: Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Average: 37.06; Median: 38.47.
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024; Low: 31.12 in Oct 2024.
  • Month-over-month volatility: ~9.7% on average.
  • Seasonal shape: elevated in Q4 (Nov–Dec), softening into January, then relatively stable through summer.

Spain vs global: relative positioning

  • Below market in 11 of 12 months; the exception is Jul 2025 (Spain 216.62 vs global 38.67).
  • In those 11 below-market months, Spain’s CPL ran roughly 40%–88% below the global benchmark, with a median discount of about 72% (Spain/global median ratio ~0.28).
  • On a period average basis, Spain sits 21.5% below the global benchmark when including July; excluding that outlier month, Spain’s average is roughly 67% below global.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Global benchmark shows classic Q4 pressure (higher CPLs in Nov–Dec).
  • Spain’s Marketing & Advertising CPL diverges, hitting lows in late Q4 (Nov–Dec) and again in late summer (Aug), with a sharp but short-lived spike in July.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising and Spain 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 Spain, 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.

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.