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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Healthcare

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Healthcare

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Healthcare and target country all countries available compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Healthcare CPMs are consistently above market: the 12‑month average is $25.79 vs. a global baseline of $19.80 (about 30% higher).
  • Seasonal pattern holds: a Q4 run-up (peaking in November), a January reset to the annual low, then a late‑summer climb with August–September near Q4 levels.
  • Volatility is moderate to elevated: average month‑to‑month absolute change of ~9.5% for Healthcare vs. ~7.7% globally.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, Healthcare CPM rose 12.7% overall, while the global baseline fell 5.0%.

Healthcare CPM trends across all countries

  • Average: $25.79; high: $30.84 (August 2025); low: $21.24 (January 2025). Range: $9.60.
  • Q4 dynamics: October to November rose 12.9% (to $30.73), followed by a December pullback of 10.6%.
  • New‑year dip: January marked the trough ($21.24), with a gradual rebound through spring (March $22.90; May $23.87).
  • Summer surge: June–July stabilized around $25–26, then a sharp lift into August ($30.84) and sustained high in September ($30.68).
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month move ~9.5%, with notable swings in January (-22.7%) and August (+21.6%).

How Healthcare compares with the global baseline

  • Consistently above market: Healthcare CPM is higher than the baseline in every month of the period.
  • Averages and extremes:
  • Healthcare average $25.79 vs. global $19.80 (+30% above market).
  • Highs: $30.84 (Healthcare, Aug) vs. $24.67 (Global, Nov).
  • Lows: $21.24 (Healthcare, Jan) vs. $17.97 (Global, Jan).
  • Trend direction: Healthcare climbed 12.7% from October to September; the global series declined 5.0% over the same span.
  • Volatility comparison: Healthcare ~9.5% average MoM absolute change vs. global ~7.7%, indicating a wider swing band in Healthcare (range $9.60 vs. $6.70 globally).

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Both series show a strong November spike typical of holiday demand, a December normalization, and a January reset to the yearly low.
  • Healthcare exhibits a more pronounced late‑Q3 lift, with August–September CPMs returning to Q4‑like levels, while the global trend rises more modestly into August before easing.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and all countries available 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. In the Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and 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.