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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks in India

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CTR (Click Through Rate) in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: India vs. global

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry All industries available and target country India compared to the global trend.
  • India’s click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 1.37% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025, about 23% below the global baseline average (1.78%) over the same months—positioned below market overall.
  • Volatility in India was high: average month-to-month movement of 0.41 percentage points (pp) versus 0.05 pp globally—around 8x more variable.
  • Seasonality in the period shows a late Q4 softening, a sharp March spike in India, and a sustained decline through late Q2 and Q3, while the global baseline steadily rose into summer.

India (selected data) overview

  • Average: 1.37%; median: 1.39%.
  • High: 2.32% in Mar 2025; low: 0.61% in Aug 2025 (range: 1.71 pp).
  • Change from first to last month: down 65.6% (1.77% in Oct 2024 to 0.61% in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.41 pp.
  • Notable movements:
  • Largest spike: Feb → Mar (+1.08 pp to 2.32%).
  • Largest drop: Apr → May (-0.96 pp to 0.89%).
  • Prolonged decline: May → Aug (0.89% → 0.61%).

Global baseline (comparison window: Oct 2024–Aug 2025)

  • Average: 1.78%.
  • High/low (overlap): 2.02% in Aug 2025; 1.67% in Feb 2025 (range: 0.35 pp).
  • Change from first to last month: up 14.7% (1.76% → 2.02%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.05 pp.
  • Note: The broader baseline continues climbing to 2.12% in Sep 2025.

How India compares to the global trend

  • Overall level: India averaged 0.41 pp lower than the global baseline (1.37% vs. 1.78%)—below average across the period.
  • Above/below market by month:
  • Above market: Oct 2024 (marginal), Jan 2025 (marginal), Mar 2025 (+33% vs. global), Apr 2025 (+8% vs. global).
  • Below market: Nov–Dec 2024 and May–Aug 2025; the gap widened sharply in summer:
  • May 2025: India at 0.89% (~50% of global 1.79%).
  • Aug 2025: India at 0.61% (~30% of global 2.02%).
  • Trend direction:
  • India: down 65.6% from Oct to Aug, driven by steep declines after April.
  • Global: steady climb from spring into late summer.

Seasonal patterns and key highlights for marketers

  • Q4 2024 softness: Both India and the global series eased from October into December.
  • Q1 2025 rebound: India spiked in March to 2.32%, clearly above market.
  • Late Q2–Q3 2025 divergence: India trended down each month from May to August, while the global baseline rose to a new high by August (and continued to September).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and India 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.