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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks in Philippines

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) in Philippines

December 2024 - December 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Across all industries in the Philippines, Facebook Ads CPMs sit dramatically below the global benchmark while moving with a choppier rhythm. From December 2024 through November 2025, Philippine CPMs averaged about 1.35, versus roughly 19.93 globally — a structural discount of around 93%. The year featured a gentle slide through spring, a mid-year lift, a deep July trough, and then a striking October spike before CPMs normalized in November. October is the clear outlier.

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 the Philippines compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

  • Starting point and close: CPM in the Philippines began at 1.22 in December 2024 and ended at 1.34 in November 2025, a modest +10% lift over the period.
  • Average, highs, lows: The Philippine average was 1.35, with a low of 0.71 in July and a high of 4.01 in October (about 5.6x the July trough). Excluding October’s outlier, the average was closer to 1.10.
  • Key movements: CPM eased from January (1.16) through May (0.98), then jumped in June (1.75), fell to its yearly low in July (0.71), recovered gradually in August–September (0.84–0.87), spiked in October (4.01), and settled back in November (1.34).
  • Volatility: Month-to-month changes averaged 0.73 points in the Philippines. In relative terms, that’s a 55% swing versus the local average — sharper than the global series. The most dramatic moves were September to October (+362%) and October to November (−67%).

On the global baseline, CPMs averaged 19.93 during the same months, ranging from 17.80 (January) to 25.33 (November). The global series climbed +24% from December 2024 to November 2025, with steadier steps and a pronounced Q4 rise.

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

The Philippines followed a soft H1 (Jan–Jun average: 1.19), a weak Q3 (Jul–Sep average: 0.81), and an amplified Q4 pattern (Oct–Nov average: 2.68), punctuated by an October surge. June marked a mid-year lift, while July was the year’s trough before a measured recovery late in Q3. October stood out as a sharp inflection point, then CPMs reverted toward longer-run norms in November.

Global CPM seasonality was more classic: a stable H1 (18.81), a slightly firmer Q3 (19.69), and a sustained Q4 lift (23.42 in Oct–Nov), continuing elevated into December (25.45). This reflects typical competition-driven CPM analysis in Q4.

Country vs. Global

  • Level comparison: Philippine CPMs were consistently below market — 81% to 96% lower than global each month. The gap was widest in July (−96%) and narrowest in October (−81%).
  • Trend shape: The global benchmark rose steadily (+24%) with moderate volatility (average monthly shift of 1.17, only ~6% of its average), while the Philippines ended roughly flat (+10%) but with higher relative churn (~55% of its average).
  • Q4 dynamics: The Philippines spiked early in Q4 (October 4.01 vs. global 21.52) and then eased, while the global series climbed through November to its annual peak (25.33).

In short, country-specific ad costs in the Philippines remain structurally lower than the global benchmark, with more pronounced month-to-month swings — especially around Q3 troughs and the October flare.

Closing

Understanding Facebook Ads benchmarks for cost per thousand impressions (CPM) across all industries in the Philippines highlights how CPM analysis here diverges from global patterns: far lower levels, sharper relative volatility, and a standout October surge. These insights help contextualize industry ad performance, CPC trends, and CTR performance within country-specific ad costs for the Philippines versus the global benchmark.

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 Philippines, 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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Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.