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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks in Colombia

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry All industries available and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Colombia’s Facebook Ads CPM averaged 2.25 over the period, about 89% below the global baseline average of 19.65—consistently below market each month.
  • Seasonality differs: the global baseline shows a pronounced November spike (typical Q4 pressure) and a December pullback, while Colombia shows a modest October bump, softer November–December, and a stronger lift in late Q2–Q3.
  • Volatility is higher in Colombia: average month-to-month absolute change was ~17.7% vs ~8.3% globally.

Overview of Colombia’s CPM

  • Average across months: 2.25.
  • High: 2.87 in May 2025; Low: 1.51 in September 2025. The peak was ~91% higher than the trough.
  • First-to-last change: down 2.2% from September 2024 (1.54) to September 2025 (1.51).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month move of ~17.7%.
  • Notable shifts:
  • October 2024 rose sharply (+47% vs September), followed by softer levels through December (November 2.02; December 1.73).
  • February–March 2025 climbed (+29% in February vs January; +17.6% in March vs February).
  • A late Q2/early Q3 stretch was elevated (April 2.54; May peak 2.87; July 2.86).
  • A pronounced drop into September 2025 (-42.6% vs August).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 19.65; Colombia average: 2.25 (≈89% lower than global).
  • Baseline high: 24.67 in November 2024; low: 17.80 in September 2024.
  • Baseline first-to-last change: up 8.5% from September 2024 to September 2025, versus Colombia’s 2.2% decline.
  • Volatility: baseline average month-to-month absolute change ~8.3%, indicating more stable global pricing relative to Colombia.
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Global: strong Q4 surge, peaking in November, then easing in December and stabilizing into Q1.
  • Colombia: modest October lift with no November spike; momentum built through late Q1 into Q2–Q3, then a sharp September reset.
  • Relative positioning: Colombia remained below average every month and exhibited greater relative swings than the global trend.

Seasonality and trend notes

  • Q4: The global marketplace shows the familiar holiday pressure—higher CPMs in November and a December cooldown. Colombia’s pattern diverged, with October uplift but subdued November–December levels.
  • Q1–Q3: Colombia’s CPM strengthened from February through July, surpassing its own average across much of this window, before a steep September dip. Globally, CPMs were steadier with moderate mid-year movements and a late-summer bump.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and Colombia helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

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 Colombia, 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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Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.