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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Education in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Education in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Overall, Education ads in France posted a lower click-through-rate (CTR) than the global baseline: 1.37% vs 1.81% on average (about 24% below market).
  • CTR was highly volatile, with an average month-to-month move of 0.33 percentage points (pp) vs just 0.05 pp for the global trend—around 6x more fluctuation.
  • Seasonal pattern stands out: steady build through late Q4 and spring, a sharp summer dip (July–August), then a pronounced September spike.
  • From first to last month, CTR rose 193% (0.91% in October 2024 to 2.66% in September 2025), driven by a “back-to-school” surge that put France Education above the global baseline in September.

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

Scope and context

  • Metric: click-through-rate (CTR), monthly medians
  • Selection: Education, France
  • Baseline: global (all industries, all countries)

Selected data overview

  • Average CTR: 1.37%
  • High: 2.66% in Sep 2025
  • Low: 0.88% in Aug 2025
  • Change from first to last month: +193% (0.91% → 2.66%)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.33 pp
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest increase: Aug → Sep 2025, +1.79 pp (+204% MoM)
  • Largest drop: Jun → Jul 2025, −0.79 pp (−47% MoM)

Trajectory:

  • Q4 2024: rising (0.91% → 1.29%)
  • Early 2025: mild dip (Jan–Feb) then steady lifts into late spring (1.68% by June)
  • Summer 2025: pronounced trough (0.89% in July, 0.88% in August)
  • September 2025: spike to 2.66% (series high)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average gap: −0.43 pp (1.37% vs 1.81%), indicating below-market CTR on average.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Selected high (2.66%) exceeds global high (2.12%) in Sep 2025.
  • Selected low (0.88%) is well below the global low (1.67%).
  • Month positioning:
  • Below baseline in 11 of 12 months; outperformed in Sep 2025 by +0.55 pp (+26%).
  • Widest shortfall: Aug 2025 (−1.15 pp vs global 2.02%).
  • Baseline trend:
  • Average CTR: 1.81%
  • Low: 1.67% in Feb 2025; High: 2.12% in Sep 2025
  • First-to-last change: +20% (1.76% → 2.12%)
  • Volatility: average MoM move 0.05 pp (stable, gradual climb from spring through early fall)

Seasonal pattern and volatility

  • Education in France exhibits stronger seasonality than the global trend:
  • Lift through late Q4 and spring, summer softness, and a pronounced September jump.
  • The global baseline trends lower in late Q4, bottoms in February, and rises steadily March–September.
  • Variability is markedly higher in the selected series, highlighting sharper dips (summer) and spikes (September).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. 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.

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

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.