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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Gaming in Netherlands

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Gaming in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Gaming in the Netherlands vs. global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Gaming and target country Netherlands 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: The Netherlands Gaming CTR averages 2.52%, sitting about 41% above the global baseline (1.78%) across the same months—clearly above market.
  • Highs and lows: Selected data peaks at 6.54% in August 2025 and bottoms at 0.65% in June 2025. The baseline ranges more narrowly (1.67%–2.02%).
  • Volatility: The Netherlands series shows large month-to-month swings (avg absolute change 1.22 percentage points) versus a very stable baseline (0.05 p.p.).
  • Trend shape: From October 2024 to August 2025, selected CTR climbs +111%, while the global benchmark rises +15%.
  • Seasonal pattern: Softness around late Q4 (Nov–Dec) followed by improvement in Q1, a dip into early summer (May–June), and a sharp surge in Q3 (July–August). This aligns with broader seasonal effects where engagement often tightens during holiday-heavy periods and improves mid-year.

Selected trend overview (Gaming, Netherlands)

  • Average CTR: 2.52% across 10 observed months (no April 2025 data).
  • High/low: 6.54% (Aug 2025) and 0.65% (Jun 2025).
  • Start-to-end change: From 3.10% (Oct 2024) to 6.54% (Aug 2025), a +111% increase.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute move of 1.22 percentage points.
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest drop: Oct → Nov: −1.80 p.p. (3.10% to 1.29%).
  • Largest surge: Jul → Aug: +3.37 p.p. (3.17% to 6.54%).
  • Mid-year softness: May → Jun decline to the series low (0.65%), followed by a steep recovery in July and a breakout in August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level vs. market: The Netherlands Gaming CTR is above market in 7 of 10 months observed (below in Nov, May, Jun).
  • Averages: 2.52% (selected) vs. 1.78% (baseline), a +0.74 p.p. spread.
  • Highs/lows: The selected peak (6.54%) far exceeds the global high (2.02%), while the selected trough (0.65%) dips well below the global low (1.67%).
  • Momentum: Selected CTR rises +111% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025, outpacing the baseline’s +15% climb.
  • Stability: The global trend is smooth (avg month-to-month change 0.05 p.p.), while the Netherlands Gaming series is highly variable, indicating larger cyclical swings.
  • Seasonality: Both series show softer CTR in late Q4 (Nov–Dec) and improvement into summer, with the strongest reading in August for both. While advertising costs often increase in Q4 around holiday periods, the CTR pattern here shows engagement tightening late in the year and rebounding meaningfully mid-year.

Monthly highlights

  • Q4 2024: Above baseline in October, then below in November with partial rebound in December.
  • Q1–Q2 2025: Stronger-than-global in Jan–Mar; dips below baseline in May and June, hitting the lowest point in June.
  • Q3 2025: Strong recovery and breakout—well above market in July and a new high in August.

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

Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.