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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Germany

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Nonprofit in Germany

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 Germany compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Nonprofit in Germany is above market on average (+16.6% vs. global), with higher highs and lower lows, indicating markedly higher volatility than the baseline.
  • Clear seasonal pattern: a sharp jump in Q4 (November–December), a dip in February, and a strong resurgence into early summer with a peak in June and continued strength in August.
  • Month-to-month movement is much more pronounced in Germany (average absolute change 1.21 pp) than globally (0.05 pp).

Nonprofit in Germany: click-through-rate overview

  • Average click-through-rate across the period: 2.07%.
  • High and low:
  • High: 3.56% in June 2025.
  • Low: 0.49% in October 2024.
  • Range: 3.07 percentage points.
  • First-to-last change: from 0.49% (Oct 2024) to 3.15% (Aug 2025), a +542% increase.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 1.21 percentage points.
  • Notable spikes: October to November (+2.47 pp), May to June (+2.23 pp).
  • Notable dips: April to May (-1.27 pp), January to February (-1.11 pp), June to July (-1.12 pp).
  • Seasonality observed:
  • Q4 uplift: strong rise into November (2.96%) and December (2.50%).
  • Q1 softness: February trough at 0.63%.
  • Spring/summer rebound: April at 2.60%, peak in June at 3.56%, and elevated August at 3.15%.

How Germany compares to the global baseline

  • Average level: Germany 2.07% vs. global 1.78% (Oct 2024–Aug 2025), placing Germany above market.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Germany high: 3.56% (June 2025) vs. global high 2.02% (August 2025), about 76% higher than the global peak.
  • Germany low: 0.49% (October 2024) vs. global low 1.67% (February 2025), indicating deeper dips locally.
  • Trajectory:
  • Germany: rapid swings with pronounced Q4 and summer peaks.
  • Global: steady climb from 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.02% (Aug 2025), a +14.7% increase with mild Q1 softness.
  • Volatility:
  • Germany avg month-to-month absolute change: 1.21 pp.
  • Global avg month-to-month absolute change: 0.05 pp.
  • Frequency above/below market:
  • Germany outperformed the global benchmark in 7 of 11 months (notably November, December, January, April, June, July, and August).
  • Underperformed in 4 months (October, February, March, May).

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4 engagement acceleration is evident in Germany (November–December uptick), aligning with broader holiday-period dynamics.
  • Early-year softness is visible both locally (February trough) and globally (lowest levels around January–February).
  • Summer strength is more pronounced in Germany, with a clear peak in June and continued high CTR in August, compared to the baseline’s gradual, steadier rise.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and Germany 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. For campaigns targeting Germany, 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.

Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.