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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Healthcare

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Healthcare

June 2025 - June 2026

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction — the main story

Healthcare click-through-rate (CTR) tracked here largely shadowed the global benchmark but delivered sharper month-to-month swings and a pronounced winter peak. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Healthcare in All countries compared to the global benchmark.

Across the 13-month window (June 2025 → June 2026) Healthcare averaged a 1.97% CTR versus a 1.96% global median — effectively in line on average, but with different timing and volatility. Healthcare started at 1.76% in June 2025, climbed into a heavy December–January lift (peaking at 2.33% in Jan 2026), then eased through spring and finished at 1.71% in June 2026. The global benchmark followed a steadier arc with a sharper collapse into June 2026 (ending at 1.48%).

The story in the data

Healthcare CTR began June 2025 at 1.7586% and ended June 2026 at 1.712% — a modest -2.7% change from start to finish. The high was 2.3312% (January 2026) and the low was 1.712% (June 2026), a high/low spread of ~0.62 percentage points (about a +36% swing from trough to peak). Monthly momentum included steady lifts through late summer, a marked holiday surge (Dec→Jan), a pullback in February, a spring plateau around ~2.10%, and a May→June decline.

Average monthly absolute movement for Healthcare was about 0.12 percentage points, reflecting somewhat choppier behavior than the baseline’s ~0.11 points. The single largest single-month move for Healthcare was the Nov→Dec jump (+0.51 points, +28%), while the steepest declines occurred May→Jun (-0.205 points, -10.7%) and Jan→Feb (-0.200 points, -8.6%).

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

Seasonal rhythm is visible: Healthcare experienced a clear holiday uplift. December and January averaged ~2.32% (a roughly 26% lift versus the July–October mid-season baseline of ~1.85%). That winter rise then softened into February–April, a period of smaller oscillation around ~2.10%. Typical seasonal language applies: stronger engagement over the calendar winter window, followed by a spring leveling and late-spring softening into early summer.

Notably, the final month shows divergent dynamics: Healthcare eased by ~10.7% from May to June, while the global benchmark plunged more dramatically in that same window.

Country (All countries) vs. Global

On average Healthcare CTR (1.97%) was essentially aligned with the global benchmark (1.96%) — within 0.01 percentage points. Yet timing diverged. Healthcare trailed the global benchmark through much of mid-2025, then outperformed substantially in Dec–Jan (+12–10% above baseline), and again in June 2026 when Healthcare was ~15% higher than the baseline (1.71% vs. 1.48%) after the global dip. Overall, Healthcare was marginally more volatile month-to-month than the global market, showing sharper holiday lifts and deeper short-term swings.

Understanding Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks for Healthcare across All countries helps advertisers evaluate CTR performance trends and compare industry ad performance and country-specific ad costs to global CPM analysis and CPC trends.

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 Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.