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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Public Safety in Netherlands

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Cost Per Lead for Public Safety in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads benchmarks: cost per lead trends

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

Main takeaways

  • Data availability: No in-market observations were found for Public Safety in the Netherlands during the period, so comparisons to the global baseline cannot be quantified for this window.
  • Global baseline level: The monthly median cost per lead averaged 36.04 over the last 12 months, with a high of 41.58 in November 2024 and a low of 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Seasonality: Costs rose in Q4 (notably November–December) and were relatively steady through most of Q2–Q3 before a sharp dip in September.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month movement was about 4.75 (≈13% of the average). The largest swing was a -44.3% drop from August to September.
  • Trend direction: From October 2024 to September 2025, the global baseline declined by 33.7%.

What was analyzed

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL), using monthly medians.
  • Industry: Public Safety.
  • Country: Netherlands.
  • Series:
  • Selected data: Public Safety in the Netherlands (no observations available in this window).
  • Baseline: global benchmark across all industries/countries.

Selected data: Public Safety in the Netherlands

  • No monthly median CPL data points were available for the selected industry-country combination in the specified timeframe.
  • As a result, relative positioning (above market, below average, or in line) against the global benchmark cannot be determined for this period.

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Overall average (12 months): 36.04.
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025.
  • First vs. last month: 31.12 (October 2024) down to 20.63 (September 2025), a -33.7% change.
  • Month-to-month volatility:
  • Average absolute change: 4.75 (≈13% of the average).
  • Notable spike: +33.6% from October to November 2024.
  • Notable dip: -44.3% from August to September 2025.
  • Distribution: 8 of 12 months sat above the 36.04 average, clustered around late Q4 and much of Q2–Q3.

Seasonal patterns

  • Q4 uplift: Costs typically rise in November and remain elevated into December, consistent with broader holiday-period competition.
  • Mid-year stability: April through August mostly held in a 37–40 range.
  • Late-Q3 softness: September recorded the period’s trough.

Comparison to the global trend

  • With no selected data points for Public Safety in the Netherlands, the analysis cannot state whether in-market CPLs were above market, below average, or in line with overall trends in this timeframe.
  • The global baseline serves as the directional reference for expected seasonality and volatility.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Safety and Netherlands 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 Public Safety industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Netherlands, 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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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.