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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Italy

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Nonprofit in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Nonprofit click-through-rate in Italy averaged 2.70% from Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 51% above the global baseline (1.79%) over the same months.
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month swing was 2.14 percentage points, versus just 0.05 points globally.
  • The highest CTR was in July 2025 (8.59%), the lowest in May 2025 (0.40%). Overall range was 8.19 points, far wider than the global range (0.35 points).
  • CTR climbed sharply into summer, peaking in July and easing in August—an amplified seasonal pattern relative to the global trend.

Overview

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Nonprofit and target country Italy compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. All figures reflect monthly medians for Facebook Ads.

Selected data: Nonprofit in Italy

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (10 months of data).
  • Average CTR: 2.70%; median CTR: 2.19%.
  • High/low: 8.59% in Jul 2025; 0.40% in May 2025.
  • First-to-last change: from 2.29% (Oct 2024) to 4.46% (Aug 2025), a +95% increase (+2.17 points).
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 2.14 points.
  • Biggest jump: +4.93 points from Jun to Jul.
  • Biggest drop: −4.13 points from Jul to Aug.
  • Notable shifts:
  • Q4: strong Nov (3.15%) followed by a softer Dec (1.43%).
  • Q1–Q2: very soft Feb–May (0.43% to 0.40%), then a surge in Jun (3.66%) and a spike in Jul (8.59%).
  • Summer: elevated Aug (4.46%) after the July peak.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same months): 1.79%; median: 1.75%.
  • Baseline high/low (same months): 2.02% in Aug 2025; 1.67% in Feb 2025.
  • Baseline first-to-last change (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025): +15% (+0.26 points).
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Selected: 2.14 points average MoM change.
  • Baseline: 0.05 points average MoM change.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Overall: Italy Nonprofit CTR is above market on average (+51% vs baseline).
  • Months above baseline: Oct, Nov, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug (6 of 10 months).
  • Standouts: Jul is over 4.5x the global level (8.59% vs 1.90%); Aug is ~2.2x (4.46% vs 2.02%).
  • Months below baseline: Dec, Feb, Apr, May.
  • May is the most under market at ~0.22x (0.40% vs 1.79%).
  • Seasonal shape:
  • Global trend shows a gradual lift from late winter through summer, peaking in Aug.
  • Italy Nonprofit follows the same direction but with amplified moves—particularly the June–July surge and the sharper Q1–Q2 softness.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4: Mixed for Italy Nonprofit (strong Nov, softer Dec), while the global curve edges down slightly into winter.
  • Late winter to summer: Both series rise, but Italy Nonprofit accelerates dramatically in Jun–Jul before cooling in Aug.
  • These patterns indicate stronger seasonality in Nonprofit for Italy versus the global average.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit 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 Nonprofit 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.