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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Nonprofit

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Nonprofit

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmark summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Nonprofit 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.

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: Nonprofit CPMs averaged 18.53, about 6% below the global baseline average of 19.80 (below market).
  • Seasonality: Clear Q4 spike in October–November followed by a sharp December correction; costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods.
  • Volatility: Nonprofit CPMs showed higher month-to-month volatility (≈16% average absolute change) than the baseline (≈8%).
  • Range and extremes: Nonprofit peaked at 29.06 in November and bottomed at 11.47 in July, a 60% peak-to-trough swing.
  • Relative performance: Nonprofit CPMs were below the global baseline in 8 of 12 months; above market in October, November, March, and May.

Selected Nonprofit CPM trends (all countries)

  • Average: 18.53 across the period.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Highest month: November 2024 at 29.06.
  • Lowest month: July 2025 at 11.47.
  • Month-to-month movement:
  • Largest spike/dip:
  • +15.5% in March vs February (20.41 vs 17.67).
  • -38.8% in December vs November (17.79 vs 29.06).
  • Average absolute month-over-month change: ≈15.9%, indicating meaningful volatility.
  • First-to-last change: From 27.42 in October 2024 to 14.42 in September 2025, a -47.4% decline.
  • Seasonal pattern: Elevated CPMs in October–November (27.42–29.06), a sharp December reset (17.79), gradual softening into summer, and a modest uptick in August–September.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 19.80 across the period.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Highest month: November 2024 at 24.67.
  • Lowest month: January 2025 at 17.97.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month change ≈7.7% (more stable than Nonprofit).
  • First-to-last change: 20.32 in October 2024 to 19.31 in September 2025, a -5.0% decline.
  • Seasonality: Baseline also peaked in November and eased in December, but the drop was smaller and normalization steadier through the year.

How Nonprofit compares to the global trend

  • Level: Below market on average (-6% vs baseline), with the gap widest from June to September when Nonprofit CPMs ranged 11.47–14.42 against a global 19.14–20.47.
  • Relative months:
  • Above market: October, November, March, May.
  • Below market: December, January, February, April, June, July, August, September.
  • Pattern alignment: Both series show Q4 elevation, but Nonprofit’s November surge and subsequent December–July decline were more pronounced.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit 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 Nonprofit industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.