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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Design in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Design in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Design and target country France compared to the global trend.
  • The France Design segment is consistently below market: its average click-through-rate (CTR) is 0.80% versus the global baseline at 1.81% (56% lower).
  • Volatility is high in France Design. Average month-to-month movement is 0.29 percentage points versus just 0.05 for the baseline—about 5.4x more variable.
  • Seasonal pattern divergence: the global baseline eases into early Q1, then climbs steadily through late summer, while France Design spikes in February before descending toward a September low.

Selected time-series highlights

For Design in France:

  • Average CTR: 0.80%
  • High: 1.38% (Feb 2025)
  • Low: 0.39% (Sep 2025)
  • First-to-last change: down 43.7% from October 2024 (0.69%) to September 2025 (0.39%)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month move of 0.29 percentage points
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Largest rise: April to May (+84%, from 0.50% to 0.92%)
  • Largest drop: August to September (-56%, from 0.88% to 0.39%)
  • Early-year surge: December to February (+120% cumulative), peaking in February

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average CTR: 1.81% (range 1.67%–2.12%)
  • Baseline trend: mild softness through February, followed by steady gains to September (+20.1% from start to end)
  • Relative positioning:
  • France Design underperforms the baseline every month.
  • Best relative month: February 2025 (1.38% vs 1.67%), about 18% below market.
  • Weakest relative month: September 2025 (0.39% vs 2.12%), about 82% below market.
  • Volatility comparison:
  • France Design: 0.29 pp average monthly move (≈36% of its mean)
  • Baseline: 0.05 pp average monthly move (≈3% of its mean)
  • France Design is markedly more erratic than the global pattern.

Seasonality and monthly patterns

  • Q4 to early Q1:
  • Baseline CTR drifts lower from October through February, then turns higher in March.
  • France Design shows the opposite: it lifts from December into a February peak.
  • Spring to summer:
  • Baseline rises steadily from March onward.
  • France Design falls sharply in March–April, rebounds in May–June, then softens through July–September.
  • Late summer/early fall:
  • Baseline continues to climb into September.
  • France Design reaches its lowest point in September, widening the gap versus market.

Conclusion

France’s Design CTR trend is below average versus the global benchmark, with higher volatility, a February peak, and a late-summer decline culminating in September lows. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design and France helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Design industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting France, 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.

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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France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

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.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

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.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

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.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

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.