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July 2025 - July 2026
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Netherlands cost-per-clicks (CPC) ran well below the global benchmark for most of the 13‑month window but finished the period with a meaningful lift. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for All industries in the Netherlands compared to the global benchmark.
Dutch median CPCs started at €0.62 in June 2025 and finished at €1.16 in June 2026 — an increase of roughly +87% from start to finish. Across the period the Netherlands averaged about €0.77 per click (median), ranging from a low of €0.33 in July 2025 to a high of €1.16 in June 2026. By contrast the global baseline averaged €1.07, with a tighter band: baseline lows near €0.92 in January 2026 and a peak of €1.29 in November 2025.
Month-to-month swings in the Netherlands were pronounced: average absolute monthly movement was roughly €0.22, versus about €0.07 in the global benchmark — roughly 3.2x more volatile. Notable monthly moves include the sharp dip into July 2025 (to €0.33), a bounce through late summer and autumn, a November 2025 uptick (€1.00) that echoed the global November peak, and two larger spikes in March 2026 (€1.02) and June 2026 (€1.16).
A clear rhythm emerges: early summer 2025 showed softer CPCs in the Netherlands, with the July trough as the standout low. Cost pressure picked up into autumn, aligning with a global November high, then eased into a Q1 trough (January–February) before re-accelerating in March and again into late spring. The final month of the series (June 2026) marks a rebound to the highest observed CPC for the Netherlands in this window.
The baseline pattern is steadier: smaller month-to-month moves, a pronounced November baseline peak, and a shallow Q1 softening. The Netherlands followed the same seasonal inflection points but with larger amplitude — deeper troughs and sharper rebounds.
Netherlands CPCs trailed global levels by roughly 20–70% for most months. The widest gap appeared in July 2025, where Netherlands CPCs were about 69% below the global benchmark. The gap narrowed through early 2026, hitting its narrowest point in March 2026 (Netherlands about 5% below global), and then inverted in June 2026 when Netherlands CPCs ran roughly 8% above the global median. Over the full period the Netherlands’ average CPC (~€0.77) was about 28% below the global average (~€1.07), but the market was far more choppy — average monthly volatility in the Netherlands (~€0.22) outpaced the global benchmark (~€0.07).
This data-rich snapshot places Netherlands cost‑per‑click (CPC) behavior for All industries in context against global Facebook Ads benchmarks, showing subdued average CPCs but higher volatility and a late-period lift. Understanding Facebook Ads cost-per-click benchmarks for all industries in the Netherlands helps advertisers interpret CPC trends, CPC trends alongside CPM analysis, and broader country-specific ad costs and industry ad performance patterns.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Cost Per Click (CPC) is the amount advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.
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.
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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