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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Italy

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Marketplaces in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Marketplaces and target country Italy compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Marketplaces in Italy ran below market overall: average click-through-rate (CTR) was 1.15%, about 36% lower than the global baseline average of 1.78% across the same months.
  • Volatility was high in Italy: average month-to-month movement was 0.45 percentage points, roughly 9x the global baseline’s 0.05 percentage points.
  • Seasonality is clear: CTR softened through Q4 (Nov–Dec), spiked sharply in January, dipped in May, and recovered into summer. The global trend rose steadily into late summer.
  • From October 2024 to August 2025, Italy’s CTR rose slightly (+4.6%), while the global baseline increased more meaningfully (+14.7%).

Marketplaces in Italy: CTR trend overview

  • Average and median: 1.15% average CTR; 1.13% median.
  • Highs and lows: Peak at 1.95% in January 2025; low at 0.70% in May 2025. Range: 1.24 percentage points.
  • Direction of travel: From 1.17% in October 2024 to 1.23% in August 2025 (+4.6%).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 0.45 percentage points.
  • Notable movements:
  • Biggest spike: +1.24 points from December to January (0.71% to 1.95%).
  • Largest drops: -0.83 points from April to May (1.53% to 0.70%) and -0.82 points from January to February (1.95% to 1.13%).

Global baseline comparison

  • Average and median: 1.78% average CTR; 1.74% median (same October–August window).
  • Highs and lows: Peak at 2.02% in August 2025 (and 2.12% in September across the full series); low at 1.67% in February 2025. Range (Oct–Aug): 0.35 points.
  • Direction of travel: From 1.76% in October 2024 to 2.02% in August 2025 (+14.7%).
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month move of 0.05 points, indicating a smooth, steadily improving global trend.

How Italy compares to the global benchmark

  • Level: Italy’s Marketplaces CTR averaged 0.63 percentage points below the global baseline (about 36% lower), positioning it as below average overall.
  • Seasonality: Italy showed a pronounced Q4 dip and January rebound; the global series rose more evenly, with late-summer highs. This indicates stronger seasonal swings in Italy than in the aggregate.
  • Outliers: January 2025 was the only month where Italy outperformed the global baseline (1.95% vs. 1.68%). In most other months, Italy trailed the global median markedly—especially in May and late summer.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4 softness: CTR in Italy declined from October into November and December (0.80–0.71%), consistent with seasonal creative fatigue and competitive auctions.
  • January bounce: A sharp New Year rebound to 1.95% in Italy, exceeding the global level that month.
  • Spring dip: A notable trough in May (0.70%), before stabilizing and improving through July (1.35%) and August (1.23%).
  • Global baseline climbed steadily from spring into late summer, culminating in an August high.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces and Italy 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 Marketplaces industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.

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.

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

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.

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.