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December 2024 - December 2025
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Across Facebook Ads benchmarks, Canada’s all‑industry click‑through rate (CTR) spent most of the year below the global baseline, but the story isn’t simply “lower.” It’s a year marked by sharp swings, a mid‑year slump, and a strong October lift that narrowed the gap with worldwide performance. Volatility is the signature: Canada moved nearly four times more month‑to‑month than the global market, with standout peaks in May and October and deep troughs in June and September.
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 Canada compared to the global benchmark.
From December 2024 to November 2025, Canada’s median CTR averaged 1.43%, ranging from a low of 1.22% in June to a high of 1.70% in October. The period began at 1.30% in December 2024 and ended at 1.53% in November 2025, a 17.7% lift over the year.
Momentum unfolded in waves:
Volatility averaged 0.19 points per month, with the largest single swing occurring from May to June (−0.40 points). The overall range for Canada was 0.48 points, underscoring a choppier rhythm than the market average.
The cadence followed familiar patterns in social performance: a softer Q1, a spring build that peaked in May, a mid‑June air pocket, renewed engagement in midsummer, and a fall lift into October. While Q4 often brings mixed signals as competition intensifies, Canada’s CTR strengthened into October before giving back some gains in November. The September dip stands out as an interruption to an otherwise upward second‑half trend.
Against the global benchmark, Canada underperformed throughout the period. The global median CTR averaged 1.82% versus Canada’s 1.43%—about 22% lower on average. The gap narrowed to its smallest in May, when Canada trailed by just 8% (1.63% vs. 1.77%), and widened to 32% in June (1.22% vs. 1.81%) and again in September (1.31% vs. 1.92%). The global trend rose steadily (+16% from December to November), while Canada also rose (+18%) but with far greater chop: average monthly movement of 0.19 points in Canada versus 0.05 points globally. Even at its local high in October, Canada’s 1.70% remained 17% below the global 2.03%.
In sum, Facebook Ads CTR performance for all industries in Canada tracked below the global benchmark but closed the year stronger than it started, with notable volatility and two clear peaks in May and October. Understanding Facebook Ads click‑through rate benchmarks for all industries in Canada helps situate country‑specific ad costs and industry ad performance within broader CTR trends and global CPM/ CPC analysis.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting Canada, 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. 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. 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 and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)
CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.
CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.
The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.
Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.
Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.
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