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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks in Argentina

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) in Argentina

December 2024 - December 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

CPM levels in Argentina sat far below the global benchmark throughout the period, yet the market showed real momentum: a deep trough in April, a rapid mid‑year lift, and another spike in October before easing into November. Despite consistently lower country‑specific ad costs, the arc for all industries in Argentina featured sharper swings relative to its own baseline, with standout highs in July and October and a pronounced low in April. 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 Argentina compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

  • Starting point to finish: Argentina’s CPM moved from 3.68 in November 2024 to 4.30 in November 2025, a 17% lift.
  • Average, highs, lows: The period averaged 3.59, with a low of 1.69 in April 2025 and a high of 5.86 in July 2025. From that April low to July’s peak, CPM expanded by roughly 246%.
  • Month-by-month rhythm: After a Q4-to-Q1 slide to 2.06 in December, CPMs climbed gradually through March (2.84) before a sharp April dip (1.69). A strong rebound followed: May 2.72, June 4.29, and July 5.86. The market cooled in August (4.82) and September (3.20), spiked again in October (5.66), and settled in November (4.30).
  • Volatility: Argentina’s average month-to-month move was 1.19 points. The global benchmark moved 1.39 points on average; however, relative to their means, Argentina’s swings were larger (about 33% of its average CPM vs. 7% globally).

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

Seasonality showed through clearly. Performance softened from late Q4 into early-year months, with the deepest lull in April — a later and sharper trough than the global pattern. Mid‑year delivered the strongest sustained lift as CPMs accelerated from May to July before easing late in Q3. Q4 brought renewed intensity, with a pronounced October spike and a lighter November, echoing typical auction pressure seen globally during the lead‑in to peak retail periods.

By quarter, Argentina’s CPMs averaged 2.78 in Q1 (Jan–Mar), 2.90 in Q2 (Apr–Jun), and 4.63 in Q3 (Jul–Sep) — a 66% jump from Q1 to Q3. The October–November read stayed elevated versus the first half, maintaining that mid‑year step‑up even with a gentle late‑Q4 cool-down.

Country vs. Global

Argentina’s CPMs averaged 3.59 across the period versus 20.10 globally — roughly 82% below the global Facebook Ads benchmarks for all industries. The gap narrowed and widened throughout the year: at its widest in April, Argentina’s CPM was only 9% of global levels (−91% vs. global); at its narrowest in July, it reached 31% of global (−69%). The global series rose modestly from 24.05 in November 2024 to 24.72 in November 2025 (+3%), while Argentina climbed more (+17%) but with a choppier path. Globally, Q4 competition pushed CPMs higher (21.26 in October, 24.72 in November); Argentina mirrored the October surge (5.66) but eased in November (4.30).

Closing

In sum, CPM analysis for all industries in Argentina shows structurally lower country‑specific ad costs versus the global benchmark, with pronounced April lows, mid‑year peaks, and Q4 pressure. Understanding Facebook Ads benchmarks and CPM performance for all industries in Argentina helps contextualize industry ad performance and compare local CPM trends to global patterns.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting Argentina, 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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Argentina Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3‑4Carnival
Mar 24Truth & Justice Memorial
Apr 2Malvinas Day
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 25May Revolution Day
Jun 16Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
Jun 20Flag Day
Jul 9Independence Day
Aug 18San Martín Memorial Day
Oct 13Cultural Diversity Day
Nov 24National Sovereignty Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas period)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might rise significantly during Carnival, Independence Day, and Christmas season. Retail and entertainment campaigns could require increased budgets.

What affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.