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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Entertainment in India

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Entertainment in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Entertainment in India vs global

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

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: Entertainment in India averages 2.89% CTR, while the global baseline averages 1.79% across the same months.
  • Distribution: The median CTR in India is 1.38%, below the global average, indicating a skew from a single June spike.
  • Relative position: India is above market in 4 of 10 months (notably March and June), and below market in 6 of 10 months (especially Q4 and mid–late summer).
  • Volatility: India shows high month-to-month swings (avg ±4.34 pp) versus a very stable global trend (±0.05 pp).
  • Seasonality: India hits a low in December (0.43%) and an outlier peak in June (12.13%); the global trend steadily climbs through summer, peaking in August.

Entertainment in India: trend overview

  • Average and median: Average CTR 2.89%; median 1.38%.
  • Highs and lows: Peak 12.13% in 2025-06; low 0.43% in 2024-12. Overall range is 11.70 pp.
  • Momentum: From the first to last observed month (2024-10 to 2025-08), CTR fell from 0.60% to 0.49% (-18%).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change is 4.34 percentage points.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Jump from February to March: +4.50 pp (1.48% to 5.97%).
  • Largest surge in May to June: +10.33 pp (1.79% to 12.13%).
  • Sharp correction June to July: -11.15 pp (12.13% to 0.98%).
  • December shows the clearest seasonal dip at 0.43%.

Global baseline: context

  • Average level: 1.79% CTR across the same months.
  • Highs and lows: Peak 2.02% in 2025-08; low 1.67% in 2025-02.
  • Momentum: From 2024-10 to 2025-08, CTR rose from 1.76% to 2.02% (+14.7%).
  • Volatility: Extremely stable month-to-month movement of about ±0.05 pp, with a gradual climb into summer.

Comparative read

  • Average comparison: India’s average CTR is about 62% higher than the global average (2.89% vs 1.79%), driven by a single June outlier; the median (1.38%) sits below the global norm, signaling typical performance is often below average with occasional surges.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market: 2024-11, 2025-03, 2025-05, 2025-06.
  • Below market: 2024-10, 2024-12, 2025-02, 2025-04, 2025-07, 2025-08.
  • Seasonality: India shows a December trough and a pronounced June spike, while the global trend steadily improves into August. This places India’s pattern as more volatile and event-driven, versus the global, which is in line with a gradual mid-year uplift.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and India 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 Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.