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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Finance in Italy

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Finance in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Finance in Italy vs global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Finance and target country Italy 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

  • Finance in Italy averaged a click-through-rate (CTR) of 2.72% across the observed months, versus a global baseline of 1.76% over the same period—about 55% above market.
  • High of 4.10% (Mar 2025) and low of 0.97% (Dec 2024) in Italy; a wide 3.13 percentage-point range. From Oct 2024 to Jul 2025, CTR rose 103% (+1.24 pp).
  • Volatility was elevated: average absolute month-to-month move was 1.11 pp in Italy, versus just 0.04 pp in the global baseline.
  • Seasonal pattern: softer CTRs in Q4 with a December dip, strong rebound through Q1 peaking in March, and normalization heading into early summer.
  • The global baseline trended steadily upward from February through July (+8% from Oct to Jul), remaining far more stable than Italy’s Finance segment.

Selected trend highlights: Finance in Italy

  • Average: 2.72% CTR across available months (Oct 2024–Jul 2025; April missing).
  • High/low: Peak at 4.10% in March 2025; trough at 0.97% in December 2024.
  • Momentum: From 1.20% in October to 2.44% in July, a +103% increase.
  • Notable moves:
  • November to December: sharp dip (-1.77 pp to 0.97%).
  • December to January: strong rebound (+2.81 pp to 3.78%).
  • May to June: normalization (-1.07 pp to 2.07%).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 1.11 pp (about 41% of the mean), indicating considerable fluctuation.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average over overlapping months: 1.76% (high: 1.90% in July; low: 1.67% in February).
  • Stability: Average absolute month-to-month change of 0.04 pp (≈2% of the mean), a smooth, gradual rise from late winter into summer.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Italy’s Finance CTR exceeded the global level in 7 of 9 reported months (Nov, Jan–Mar, May–Jul).
  • Exceptions were October (Italy 1.20% vs global 1.76%) and December (0.97% vs 1.69%), where Italy was below average.
  • By July 2025, Italy remained above market (2.44% vs 1.90%).

Seasonal patterns and volatility

  • Seasonal softness was visible in December, followed by a marked Q1 uplift peaking in March.
  • After March, the series eased toward early summer while staying mostly above global norms.
  • Compared with the global trend, Italy’s Finance CTRs were both higher and more volatile, with larger swings around turning points.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance and Italy 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 Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.