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December 2024 - December 2025
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Italy’s Facebook Ads click‑through rate (CTR) ran hotter than the global benchmark across the period, but with far sharper swings. The year opened near parity with the market, dipped through spring, then pivoted into a high‑engagement second half marked by a July spike, an August pullback, and sustained Q4 strength. Volatility was the defining feature: Italy’s monthly moves were over six times larger than the global series, creating wide gaps between local and global CTR performance at various points.
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 all industries in Italy compared to the global benchmark.
Key monthly movements in Italy:
The first half of 2025 read as choppy for Italy, averaging 1.72% and oscillating around the market. The second half shifted decisively higher, averaging 2.47%. The pattern highlights a pronounced mid‑year inflection: a July peak, an August cooldown—consistent with late‑summer softness—and renewed momentum into early fall. Q4 held firm in Italy, tracking the broader year‑end lift typical of retail‑heavy periods, but at materially higher levels than the global median.
Italy ran above the global CTR in 8 of 13 months. Early on, the market alternated around the benchmark: +9% in January, −7% in February, +3% in March, and −16% in April. The gap narrowed to within 3% in March (slightly above) and June (slightly below). From July onward, Italy outperformed substantially—+46% in July, +38% in September, +33% in October, and +33% in November—briefly dipping below in August (−15%). By the close, December’s 2.41% in Italy stood 8% above the 2.23% global figure.
In short, the global series rose steadily (+16% from July to December), while Italy’s path was steeper and more dynamic (+44% over the same span), with late‑year CTRs consistently above market.
Understanding Facebook Ads CTR performance for all industries in Italy—set against global Facebook Ads benchmarks—shows a higher‑than‑average, more volatile market: a spring low, a dramatic mid‑year spike, and a strong Q4 finish. These country‑specific CTR trends help contextualize industry ad performance in Italy relative to global patterns.
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 Italy, 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.
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.
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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Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)
CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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