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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Healthcare

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Healthcare

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Healthcare vs global

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

  • Overall positioning: Healthcare click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 1.73%, about 4.4% below the global baseline (1.81%)—generally below market.
  • Seasonality: A sharp November peak (2.44%) was followed by a pronounced December–February dip, then a gradual recovery into September—consistent with holiday-period shifts.
  • Volatility: Healthcare CTR moved an average of 0.20 percentage points month to month, roughly 3.8x more volatile than the baseline (0.05 p.p.).

Selected Healthcare CTR highlights (all countries)

  • Average across the period: 1.73%
  • High: 2.44% in November 2024
  • Low: 1.36% in February 2025
  • First-to-last change: down 12.8% (2.15% in October 2024 to 1.87% in September 2025)
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change of 0.20 percentage points
  • Notable movements:
  • Spike: October → November up 0.29 p.p.
  • Dip: November → December down 0.81 p.p. (-33% vs November), the sharpest move in the series
  • Stabilization: January → February nearly flat (-0.01 p.p.), followed by steady gains through spring and late summer

Seasonal pattern: CTRs surged ahead of the holiday period (November), then softened in December and trough in February before recovering into Q2 and Q3.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Averages: Healthcare 1.73% vs baseline 1.81% (Healthcare 4.4% below average)
  • Highs/Lows:
  • Healthcare peak (2.44% in November) exceeded the global peak (2.12% in September), but this was short-lived.
  • Both series bottomed in late winter: Healthcare 1.36% (February) vs baseline 1.67% (February).
  • Trend over time:
  • Healthcare declined from October to February and ended September still 12.8% below its October level.
  • Baseline rose steadily across the year, up 20.1% from October 2024 to September 2025, with a strong Q3–Q4 climb.
  • Volatility:
  • Healthcare average month-to-month move: 0.20 p.p.
  • Baseline average month-to-month move: 0.05 p.p.
  • Result: Healthcare CTR was markedly more volatile than the overall market.
  • Above/below market:
  • Healthcare CTR was above market in 3 of 12 months (October, November, April), and below market in the remaining 9 months.
  • Biggest relative outperformance: November (+40% vs baseline).
  • Largest underperformance: January–February (about 19% below baseline).

Seasonal considerations

  • Q4 holiday period: After a November engagement spike, Healthcare CTR fell sharply in December and into January–February.
  • Mid-year: The global market advanced consistently from spring into late summer, while Healthcare recovered more gradually and stayed below average.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and All countries available 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 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.