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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Nonprofit in India

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Cost Per Lead for Nonprofit in India

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 (CPL) trends for industry Nonprofit and target country India compared to the global trend.
  • The selected Nonprofit–India series is extremely volatile: the median CPL jumps from 10.00 in October 2024 to 1,960.38 in December 2024 (+19,504%), with December far above market.
  • Against the global baseline, the selected average CPL is about 27x higher (985.19 vs 36.04). October is well below global levels, while December is nearly 50x above.
  • The global baseline shows typical seasonality: a Q4 uplift (peak in November), then a gradual easing through the following months, ending notably lower by September.

Overview of the data

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL)
  • Industry: Nonprofit
  • Country: India
  • Time horizon: Oct 2024–Dec 2024 for the selection; Oct 2024–Sep 2025 for the global baseline
  • Note: The selected series contains two months, which limits month‑to‑month diagnostics but highlights a pronounced Q4 spike.

Selected data highlights (Nonprofit in India)

  • Average (Oct–Dec 2024): 985.19
  • High: 1,960.38 (Dec 2024)
  • Low: 10.00 (Oct 2024)
  • Change from first to last month: +19,504%
  • Range/volatility: very wide (1,950.38 spread between low and high), indicating an extreme December surge.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • October 2024: 10.00 — markedly low.
  • December 2024: 1,960.38 — exceptional spike.

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 36.04
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (Sep 2025)
  • Change from first to last month: −33.7% (31.12 in Oct 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025)
  • Seasonality: clear Q4 pressure with a November peak (41.58) and elevated December (39.63), followed by a moderate, steady decline into late 2025.

Comparative view: selected vs global

  • Overall level: The selected average CPL (985.19) is about 27x higher than the global average (36.04), positioning Nonprofit–India well above market over the period observed.
  • Month-level comparisons:
  • October 2024: 10.00 vs global 31.12 — about 68% below the global median (below market).
  • December 2024: 1,960.38 vs global 39.63 — roughly 49x higher (~4,850% above market).
  • Volatility:
  • Selected: extreme two‑month swing suggests unusually sharp Q4 escalation.
  • Global: moderate oscillation in the mid‑30s to low‑40s with a late‑period easing to 20.63.

Seasonality and context

  • Seasonal pattern: The global dataset shows costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods (peak in November, elevated December). The selected series also peaks in December, but the magnitude is atypically high relative to the global pattern.
  • Positioning: October tracks well below average, December far above average; overall, the selection sits above market due to the December outlier.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and India 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 India, 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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India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.