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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Nonprofit in France

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Cost Per Lead for Nonprofit 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, cost-per-lead for the Nonprofit industry in France shows extreme volatility versus the global trend.
  • The selected average cost-per-lead is 296.68, around 8.2x above the global baseline average of 36.04, driven by a January spike.
  • First-to-last movement in the selected series is +1,448% (from 1.12 in Oct 2024 to 17.30 in May 2025), while the global baseline declines 33.7% over the same period window.
  • The global series shows typical Q4 uplift (Nov–Dec), while the selected series does not display a clear seasonal pattern due to sparse months and one outlier.

About this analysis

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Nonprofit and target country France compared to the global trend. The data points represent monthly medians and are intended as Facebook Ads benchmarks for directional planning.

Selected trend overview

  • Coverage: Oct 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025, May 2025.
  • Average: 296.68; median: 88.82.
  • High/low: Peak in Jan 2025 at 1007.95; low in Oct 2024 at 1.12. Range spans 1006.84.
  • Momentum:
  • Oct → Jan: surge of roughly +90,000%, a clear outlier.
  • Jan → Feb: -84% to 160.34.
  • Feb → May: -89% to 17.30.
  • Net change: +1,448% from the first to the last observed month.
  • Notable movements: A dramatic January spike followed by sharp normalization into February and May.

Global baseline overview

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 through Sep 2025.
  • Average: 36.04.
  • High/low: High in Nov 2024 at 41.58; low in Sep 2025 at 20.63.
  • Seasonality: Costs rise in Q4 (Nov–Dec) and ease into the summer, with a notable dip by September.
  • Volatility: Median month-to-month absolute change ~9%, indicating relatively steady moves compared to the selected series.
  • Net change: From 31.12 in Oct 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025 (−33.7%).

How the selected market compares to global benchmarks

  • Overall level: The selected average (296.68) is about 8.2x higher than the global average (36.04), positioning it well above market.
  • Month-by-month comparisons where both are available:
  • Oct 2024: 1.12 vs 31.12 (−96% vs global; below market).
  • Jan 2025: 1007.95 vs 35.54 (+2,740% vs global; far above market).
  • Feb 2025: 160.34 vs 38.86 (+313% vs global; well above market).
  • May 2025: 17.30 vs 39.63 (−56% vs global; below market).
  • Volatility: The selected series’ median observed move across intervals is ~89%, versus ~9% globally—significantly more volatile.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global seasonality is evident with Q4 uplift and a softer late summer/early fall.
  • The Nonprofit–France series does not mirror that pattern: it is dominated by a singular January spike and large subsequent declines, alternating between well below and far above the global benchmark across months.

Understanding COST_PER_LEAD benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit 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 Nonprofit 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.