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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Education in Spain

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Cost Per Purchase for Education in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Education in Spain shows a volatile cost-per-purchase path: average 47.04, low 24.58 (Feb 2025), and peak 70.19 (Jul 2025). From Oct 2024 to Aug 2025, costs rose 42%.
  • Versus the global baseline, Spain’s Education costs averaged about 4.5% lower (47.04 vs 49.24) over the same months, but with far higher month-to-month swings.
  • Seasonality is pronounced: soft costs in Q1, sharp surges in March and again in summer (July–August). The baseline trends steadier and drifts lower into late summer.

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Education 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.

Education in Spain: monthly benchmarks and stability

  • Average: 47.04 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High/low: 70.19 in July 2025; 24.58 in February 2025. The peak-to-trough swing is 45.61, reflecting substantial variability.
  • Trend from first to last month: up 42% (46.10 in Oct 2024 to 65.59 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 15.08.
  • Notable movements:
  • Biggest drop: May → June, down 21.90 (60.17 to 38.27).
  • Biggest jump: February → March, up 36.70 (24.58 to 61.28).
  • Summer surge: June → July up 31.92, with July and August at the top of the period.

Seasonality signals

  • Q4: relatively steady-to-soft (Oct–Dec hovering around the low-to-mid 40s), rather than the typical Holiday-period inflation seen in broader markets.
  • Q1: clear trough, with January and especially February at the lowest levels.
  • Spring to summer: marked acceleration beginning March, easing in June, then spiking in July and remaining elevated in August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average: global 49.24 vs Spain Education 47.04 (Spain ~4.5% below market).
  • High/low (global, Oct–Aug): 53.89 (Feb 2025) and 45.69 (Aug 2025). The baseline is notably steadier, with an average monthly move of just 2.24.
  • First to last (Oct → Aug): global eased 2.1% (46.67 to 45.69), while Spain rose 42%.
  • Relative positioning by month: Spain was below market in 7 of 11 months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Apr, Jun), and above market in 4 (Mar, May, Jul, Aug).
  • Over-indexing months: July (+23.98 vs baseline) and August (+19.90) were the most pronounced.
  • Additional context: the global series continues to fall into September 2025 (32.29), reinforcing a broader late-Q3 easing that contrasts with Spain’s elevated summer.

What this means for benchmarking

Education in Spain exhibits below-average costs overall but with significantly higher volatility and distinct seasonality: a Q1 low, a March rebound, and a prominent summer lift that runs counter to the steadily softening global pattern into late summer.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. 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.

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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's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.