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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in India

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Marketing & Advertising in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Marketing & Advertising and target country India compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: India’s click-through-rate (CTR) averages 3.85% across the available months, versus a 1.74% global baseline over the same months—about 2.2x above market.
  • Volatility: India is highly volatile. Median month-to-month change is about 62.9% (average absolute change ~303.6%), versus a steady 2.6% for the baseline.
  • Seasonal patterns: A pronounced surge in December–February, a sharp pullback in March–May, and a renewed jump in July. The baseline shows a gentle lift from February into July.
  • Range and momentum: India’s CTR swings from a low of 0.42% (May 2025) to a high of 8.25% (July 2025). From the first to last observed month, CTR rises by ~860% (0.86% → 8.25%), while the baseline grows ~8%.

What the selected time-series shows

  • Average and level: The median CTR in India for Marketing & Advertising is 3.85% across nine months (Oct 2024 to Jul 2025, with June missing).
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 8.25% in Jul 2025; previous peaks at 8.12% in Feb 2025 and 6.83–6.68% in Jan–Dec.
  • Low: 0.42% in May 2025; also subdued in Apr (0.64%) and Oct (0.86%).
  • Month-by-month moves:
  • Oct → Nov: 0.86% → 1.80% (+110%).
  • Nov → Dec: 1.80% → 6.68% (+271%)—notable holiday-season jump.
  • Dec → Feb: 6.68% → 8.12% (+22% from Dec to Jan; +19% Jan to Feb).
  • Feb → May: 8.12% → 0.42%—an extended pullback across spring.
  • May → Jul: 0.42% → 8.25% (+1,867%)—a sharp rebound.
  • Volatility: Median month-to-month change is ~62.9%, with a wide range (7.83 percentage points).

How it compares with the global baseline

  • Level and direction:
  • Average CTR: 3.85% (India) vs 1.74% (global, matched months), a +2.11 percentage-point advantage—clearly above market.
  • First-to-last change: +860% (India) vs +8% (global).
  • Baseline stability:
  • Baseline ranges narrowly between 1.67% (Feb 2025) and 1.90% (Jul 2025).
  • Average absolute month-to-month change ~2.6%, reflecting steady performance.
  • Month-by-month relative position:
  • Above baseline in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, and Jul (5 of 9 months).
  • Below baseline in Oct, Mar, Apr, and May (4 of 9 months).
  • Seasonality comparison:
  • India exhibits a pronounced Q4–Q1 spike (Dec–Feb), then a spring dip (Mar–May), and a strong July recovery.
  • The global trend climbs modestly from February into July, suggesting India’s pattern is more extreme but not out of sync directionally by mid-year.

What marketers should note about patterns and variability

  • India’s CTR shows strong seasonal amplitude: elevated engagement in December–February, markedly lower in March–May, then a sharp recovery in July.
  • Compared to the global baseline, India’s Marketing & Advertising CTR is both higher on average and substantially more variable, swinging between below-average and far above-market periods.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising 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. In the Marketing & Advertising industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.