Understand how your CPM compares. Dive into benchmark data by industry, region, and campaign type
November 2024 - November 2025
Detailed observation of presented data
Germany’s Facebook Ads CPMs spent the year below the global benchmark and moved with sharper swings. Costs eased from late‑Q4 into Q1, rebounded in spring, then slid again into August, with two pronounced dips in May and August. Compared to steadier global pricing, Germany’s market showed more elasticity month to month, while maintaining a sizable cost discount versus worldwide CPMs.
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 Germany compared to the global benchmark.
Across all industries in Germany, CPM averaged $14.06 from November 2024 through August 2025, ranging from a high of $17.56 in November to a low of $10.53 in August. The period began at $17.56 in November, softened to $16.97 in December, and continued downward into Q1, reaching a local trough at $12.31 in February. A spring lift followed: $15.13 in March and $14.80 in April. The sharpest pullback came in May at $10.65 (−28% from April), before a two‑month rebound to $13.28 in June and $14.74 in July. August fell back to a new low of $10.53 (−29% from July). From start to finish, Germany’s CPM declined 40%.
Volatility averaged 2.32 points per month (about 16% of the mean), with the largest single‑month drops in April→May (−$4.15) and July→August (−$4.21). The biggest gains were February→March (+$2.82) and May→June (+$2.63). The rhythm: a Q4 peak, Q1 softening, a spring recovery, early‑summer stability, and a late‑summer dip.
This cadence aligns with typical auction dynamics—elevated Q4 competition, softer Q1, reconnecting audiences in spring—while Germany’s late‑summer softness was especially pronounced.
Against the global benchmark, Germany’s CPMs averaged $14.06 versus $19.80 globally (≈29% lower). The gap was smallest in December–January (about 18% below global) and widest in August (≈49% below). Germany remained below market every month: −29% in November (Germany $17.56 vs. global $24.67), −32% in February, −22% in March, −46% in May, and −49% in August.
Trends diverged in momentum as well. From November to August, global CPMs fell 17% (to $20.47), while Germany declined 40% (to $10.53). Volatility was higher in Germany (2.32 points monthly) than globally (1.34), signaling more pronounced peaks and troughs despite consistently lower country-specific ad costs.
Overall, this CPM analysis shows Germany’s all‑industry Facebook Ads benchmarks running materially below the global level, with a more variable pattern: Q4 elevation, Q1 trough, spring rebound, and a sharp late‑summer downturn. Understanding Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks for all industries in Germany helps marketers contextualize country‑specific ad costs against global industry ad performance trends.
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 Germany, 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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Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)
Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.
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