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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Philippines

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Cost Per Lead for Nonprofit in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B in spend from our dataset, this analysis examines cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for Nonprofit in the Philippines versus the global baseline for Facebook Ads benchmarks.
  • The selected series is extremely volatile due to a December spike: average CPL 394.43, median 0.68, high 1,960.38 (Dec 2024), low 0.51 (Jan 2025). First-to-last month fell 94.1% (Oct 2024 to Jun 2025).
  • Compared to the global baseline over the same months (average 36.85, high 39.63, low 31.12), the Philippines Nonprofit CPL is:
  • Far below market in typical months (Oct: 10.00 vs 31.12; Jan: 0.51 vs 35.54; May–Jun: ~0.63 vs ~38.99).
  • Exceptionally above market in December (1,960.38 vs 39.63; ~49x higher).
  • Seasonality is evident: the baseline shows the usual Q4 uplift; the selected data shows an outsized December spike followed by normalization in January.

What this report covers

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

Selected data (Nonprofit, Philippines) overview

  • Average: 394.43; Median: 0.68; High: 1,960.38 (Dec 2024); Low: 0.51 (Jan 2025).
  • Range spans 1,959.87, indicating extreme dispersion driven by December.
  • Month-to-month shifts:
  • Oct → Dec: +19,503.8% (10.00 → 1,960.38), a singular spike.
  • Dec → Jan: −99.97% (1,960.38 → 0.51), a full reversion.
  • Jan → May: +33.2%; May → Jun: −13.1%.
  • Average absolute MoM change: ~4,913% (dominated by December). Excluding the Dec outlier window, average absolute MoM change is ~23%.
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 → Jun 2025): −94.12%.
  • “Typical” mid-year CPL (May–Jun): ~0.63.

Baseline comparison (global, same months for comparability)

  • Average: 36.85; High: 39.63 (Dec 2024); Low: 31.12 (Oct 2024).
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 → Jun 2025): +23.23%.
  • Average absolute MoM change: ~13.6%, indicating steady, modest volatility.
  • Seasonal pattern: uplift through Q4 (Oct–Dec), softening in January, then relatively stable into summer.

Relative positioning and seasonality

  • October: the Philippines Nonprofit CPL (10.00) was 67.9% below the global baseline (31.12).
  • December: the selected CPL (1,960.38) spiked to ~49x the baseline (39.63), a notable outlier aligned with Q4 holiday pressures but far exceeding the typical uplift seen globally.
  • January: CPL dropped to 0.51, 98.6% below baseline (35.54).
  • May–June: CPL averaged ~0.63, ~98.4% below the baseline (~38.99), indicating sustained below-market costs outside the December surge.

In summary, the Philippines Nonprofit CPL is predominantly below average relative to the global benchmark, with an exceptional December spike that inflates the overall mean. Seasonal effects appear consistent with global trends—costs typically rise in Q4—though the magnitude in December is unusually high for the selected series.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and Philippines 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 Philippines, 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.

Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.