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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Public Safety

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Public Safety

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B in Facebook Ads data, public safety CPMs across all countries available averaged 13.05 over the period, sitting about 34% below the global baseline (19.85).
  • The selected series was highly volatile (average month‑to‑month move of 51.6%), versus a very stable baseline (7.9%).
  • Seasonal shape differs from the market: modest lift in Q4 2024, a trough in January 2025, then a sharp Q2 2025 surge peaking in May (29.51) before normalizing in July.
  • Across overlapping months, CPMs were below market in 8 of 11 months; they rose above market in April–June 2025.

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions trends for industry Public Safety 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.

Overview of the selected series

  • Average CPM: 13.05 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High and low: Peak at 29.51 in May 2025; trough at 4.07 in January 2025. Overall range: 25.44.
  • Start-to-end change: From 6.44 (Oct 2024) to 13.60 (Aug 2025), up 111%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 51.6%, with the largest gains in April (+118% vs March) and May (+56% vs April), and the steepest decline in July (−55% vs June).
  • Seasonal notes:
  • Q4 2024 averaged 7.60 with a modest November bump—lighter than typical holiday surges many advertisers see.
  • Clear Q1 dip (Jan low at 4.07).
  • Pronounced Q2 spike: April–June averaged 24.52, led by May’s peak.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 19.85 for the same Oct 2024–Aug 2025 window; high 24.67 (Nov 2024), low 17.97 (Jan 2025); start-to-end change +0.7%.
  • Relative positioning: The selected Public Safety CPMs were about 34% below the market on average.
  • Monthly alignment:
  • Below market in Oct–Mar and Jul–Aug.
  • Above market in Apr (+1.5%), May (+49.5%), and Jun (+30.9%).
  • Stability: The baseline showed mild seasonality and low volatility (7.9% average absolute month-over-month change), whereas the selected series exhibited outsized swings driven by Q2.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Market context: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods. The global baseline reflects this with a November high, whereas the Public Safety series showed only a modest Q4 lift.
  • The standout feature for Public Safety across all countries available is the Q2 2025 surge (Apr–Jun), temporarily pushing CPMs above the global benchmark before reverting toward below-market levels in July and August.

Monthly highlights

  • Notable spikes: April 2025 (18.89) and May 2025 (29.51) marked the strongest acceleration from earlier months.
  • Notable dips: January 2025 hit the series low at 4.07; July 2025 fell 55% from June, down to 11.33.
  • Q4 vs Q2: Q4 averaged 7.60; Q2 averaged 24.52, underscoring how concentrated the 2025 cost pressure was in spring/early summer.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Safety 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 Public Safety 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.