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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for E-commerce in Colombia

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for E-commerce in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry E-commerce and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: E-commerce CTR in Colombia averaged 1.93%, about 8.5% above the global baseline (1.78%) across the same months.
  • Trend: Colombia started strong but declined 32.6% from Oct 2024 (1.99%) to Aug 2025 (1.34%), while the global trend rose 14.7% over the same window.
  • Volatility: Colombia showed high variability (average month-to-month shift ~0.31 percentage points; stdev ~0.35), versus a smoother global pattern (~0.05 pp average change; stdev ~0.10).
  • Seasonality: Colombia saw a pronounced spring peak (April–May) followed by a steep summer pullback (June–August). The global trend steadily climbed from late Q1 into Q3.

Colombia E-commerce click-through-rate (selected data)

  • Average: 1.93%
  • High: 2.71% in May 2025 (peak; +0.40 pp from April)
  • Low: 1.34% in August 2025 (trough; -0.29 pp from July)
  • Range: 1.37 percentage points (2.71% to 1.34%)
  • First-to-last change: -32.6% (1.99% in Oct 2024 to 1.34% in Aug 2025)
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4: Solid November (2.11%) with a soft December (1.88%).
  • Spring surge: April (2.31%) to May (2.71%) delivered the strongest upswing.
  • Sharp correction: June fell by -1.11 pp from May, with further easing into late summer.

Global baseline (same months for comparison)

  • Average: 1.78%
  • High: 2.02% in August 2025
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025
  • Range: 0.35 percentage points (2.02% to 1.67%)
  • First-to-last change: +14.7% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month change ~0.05 pp; trend was mostly gradual increases from spring into late summer.

Colombia vs. global: positioning and patterns

  • Level: Colombia was above market on average (+0.15 pp), especially in Q4 and spring. The May 2025 peak (2.71%) was well above the global high (2.02%).
  • Stability: Colombia was materially more volatile (range ~4x the global range), with larger swings both upward (April–May) and downward (May–June).
  • End-of-period: By August 2025, Colombia’s CTR (1.34%) was below average versus the global 2.02% (about 0.68 pp lower, or ~34% below market).
  • Seasonality: Data show a Colombia-specific spring spike and summer softness, while the global trend reveals a smoother lift into late summer. No pronounced global Q4 uplift is visible; Colombia shows a modest November uptick.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce and Colombia 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 E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.