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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Nonprofit

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Nonprofit

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Nonprofit and target country All countries available compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Nonprofit sits well above market: average click-through-rate (CTR) of 5.29% vs the global baseline’s 1.81% (+193%; 2.93x higher).
  • Directionally, Nonprofit declines over the year while the global trend rises. From Oct 2024 to Sep 2025, Nonprofit falls 64.6% (7.46% to 2.64%), whereas the baseline increases 20.1% (1.76% to 2.12%).
  • Volatility is higher in Nonprofit: average month-to-month absolute change is 0.71 percentage points (pp), or 13% of its mean, vs 0.05 pp (≈3% of mean) for the baseline.
  • Seasonality: Nonprofit peaks in early Q4 (Oct–Nov) and again in February, then softens through late Q3; the global trend is steadier, troughing in February and climbing into late summer.

Overview of the Nonprofit time series (selected data)

  • Average: 5.29% across the last 12 months.
  • High/low: High of 7.46% in Oct 2024; low of 2.64% in Sep 2025. Range of 4.82 pp.
  • Trend: After strong Oct–Nov (7.46%, 7.21%), CTR dips in Dec (5.96%), rebounds in Jan–Feb (6.17%, 7.14%), then declines through spring and summer to a September low.
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest jump: Feb 2025, +0.98 pp vs Jan.
  • Largest drops: Apr 2025, −1.57 pp vs Mar; Jul 2025, −1.53 pp vs Jun.
  • Minor upticks: Jun (4.75%) vs May (4.55%); Aug (3.32%) vs Jul (3.22%).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level: Nonprofit is consistently above market every month. On average it outperforms by +3.48 pp and 2.93x.
  • High/low vs baseline:
  • Baseline high: 2.12% (Sep 2025) vs Nonprofit high 7.46% (Oct 2024).
  • Baseline low: 1.67% (Feb 2025) vs Nonprofit low 2.64% (Sep 2025).
  • Direction:
  • Nonprofit declines from Q1 onward, with brief pauses, culminating in a late-Q3 trough.
  • Baseline drifts down to February, then climbs steadily through September, indicating broadly rising engagement market-wide into late summer.
  • Stability: Baseline volatility averages 0.05 pp MoM (2.9% of mean) vs Nonprofit’s 0.71 pp (13% of mean), making the Nonprofit series notably more variable month to month.

Seasonal patterns and timing notes

  • Early Q4 strength: Nonprofit CTR is highest in October–November, indicating above-market engagement entering the holiday period, followed by a December dip.
  • Early-year rebound: January–February show renewed strength for Nonprofit, peaking again in February before a multi-month softening.
  • Late-summer trough: Nonprofit reaches its lowest level in September, while the global trend is near its annual high at the same time.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and All countries available 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 Nonprofit industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.