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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Legal in Netherlands

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Legal in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Legal and target country Netherlands compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected series (Legal, Netherlands) has a single observation: 0.444% in Oct 2024, which sits well below the global baseline for the same month (1.762%), roughly 75% below market.
  • The global baseline shows a steady climb from late 2024 into late 2025, with the lowest point in Feb 2025 (1.674%) and a peak in Sep 2025 (2.116%). Overall change from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025 is +20.1%.
  • No seasonality can be inferred for the selected series due to one data point; the baseline indicates softer CTRs through Nov–Feb and strengthening from spring into late summer.

Selected series overview (Legal, Netherlands)

  • Coverage: one month (Oct 2024).
  • Average: 0.444%.
  • High/low: 0.444% (single observation).
  • Range and volatility: not measurable with a single data point.
  • Notable events: none beyond the single value; percentage change from first to last month is not applicable.

Global baseline overview

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 to Sep 2025.
  • Average: 1.806%.
  • High: 2.116% (Sep 2025).
  • Low: 1.674% (Feb 2025).
  • Range: 0.442 percentage points (pp).
  • Overall change (Oct 2024 → Sep 2025): +20.1% (from 1.762% to 2.116%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month movement of about 0.053 pp.
  • Largest monthly increases: Jul→Aug 2025 (+0.120 pp), Aug→Sep 2025 (+0.095 pp).
  • Largest monthly decline: Nov→Dec 2024 (-0.049 pp).
  • Seasonal shape in the data provided: baseline CTR eased from Oct 2024 through Feb 2025 and rose steadily from March, culminating in a late-summer/early-fall high.

Head-to-head comparison

  • Point-in-time (Oct 2024): Legal, Netherlands at 0.444% vs global 1.762% (difference: -1.318 pp), placing the selected result clearly below market (-74.8% vs the same-month baseline).
  • Relative to the baseline average across the full period (1.806%): the selected Oct 2024 value is -1.362 pp lower (about -75.4%). Note that the selected figure reflects a single month, whereas the baseline average spans 12 months.
  • Variability: cannot be assessed for the selected series; the baseline shows small-to-moderate month-to-month shifts with a clear upward trajectory after February.

Seasonal signals to note

  • From the data provided, the global baseline does not show a Q4 spike; rather, it softens from Oct–Feb and strengthens March–September, peaking in Sep 2025.
  • No seasonal pattern can be inferred for Legal in the Netherlands due to limited coverage.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal and Netherlands 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 Legal industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Netherlands, 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.

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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.