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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Healthcare in New Zealand

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Healthcare in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Healthcare and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: New Zealand Healthcare sits above market on average (2.16% vs. global 1.78% over the same period, +21.7%).
  • Seasonality: A sharp spike in October 2024 (5.69%) is followed by stabilization between roughly 1.18% and 2.38% through August 2025, with a mid-year dip in May. The global trend is steadier, rising gradually into late Q3.
  • Volatility: New Zealand shows high month‑to‑month movement (average absolute change 0.66 percentage points) versus a very stable global pattern (0.05 percentage points).

New Zealand Healthcare click-through-rate overview

  • Period covered: October 2024 to August 2025.
  • Average CTR: 2.16%; median: 1.83%.
  • High: 5.69% in October 2024.
  • Low: 1.18% in May 2025.
  • First-to-last change: down 67.9% from October 2024 (5.69%) to August 2025 (1.83%); note October is an outlier high.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.66 percentage points, with the largest single drop in November 2024 (−3.69 pp) and the largest increase in February 2025 (+0.58 pp).

Seasonality and stability

  • Q4 spike: Unusually high October 2024 CTR stands out relative to subsequent months.
  • Post‑holiday normalization: November–April ranges mostly between 1.65% and 2.38%.
  • Mid‑year softness: May 2025 marks the trough at 1.18%, followed by a gradual recovery into August (1.83%).
  • Typical market patterns are visible globally: CTRs tend to build through mid‑year, often strengthening into Q3/Q4 around peak retail periods.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Benchmark window for comparison: October 2024 to August 2025.
  • Global average CTR: 1.78% (low 1.67% in February 2025; high 2.02% in August 2025). Baseline continues to 2.12% in September 2025.
  • Global first-to-last change (Oct to Aug): +14.7%.
  • Global volatility: 0.05 percentage points average monthly move.
  • Relative positioning:
  • New Zealand Healthcare averaged 21.7% above the global benchmark during the same months.
  • Month-by-month, New Zealand outperformed the global level in 6 of 11 months (notably Oct–Apr), then trailed in 5 of 11 months (Dec and May–Aug).
  • Late-period comparison (May–Aug): New Zealand averaged 1.57% vs. global 1.89% (about 16.6% below market), indicating the region/industry slipped from above-market to below-average as the year progressed.

Notable spikes and dips

  • Spike: October 2024 at 5.69% (well above both subsequent months and the global pattern).
  • Dip: May 2025 at 1.18% (lowest point), followed by modest recovery through August.
  • The global series shows a smooth climb into late Q3, peaking at 2.02% in August (and 2.12% in September).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and New Zealand 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. For campaigns targeting New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.