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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Nonprofit in United States

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Nonprofit in United States

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Nonprofit in the United States vs. global trend

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

Key takeaways

  • The United States Nonprofit click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 4.44% across Oct 2024–Sep 2025—about 2.5x above the global baseline (1.81%).
  • High volatility: average month-to-month movement was 0.76 percentage points (~17% of the mean), far above the global baseline’s 0.05 points (~3%).
  • Seasonal shape: a peak in November (6.10%), a sharp December dip, recovery in Q1–Q2, and a pronounced summer slump with a July low (2.55%). The global baseline rose steadily into late summer/early fall.
  • From first to last month, U.S. Nonprofit CTR fell 50.5% (5.36% in Oct 2024 to 2.65% in Sep 2025), while the global baseline rose 20.1%.

U.S. Nonprofit CTR: levels and movement

  • Average: 4.44% across the 12 months.
  • High/low:
  • High at 6.10% (Nov 2024)
  • Low at 2.55% (Jul 2025)
  • First-to-last change: down 50.5% (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 0.76 percentage points (~17% of average CTR).
  • Notable swings:
  • Biggest jump: +0.90 points in Jan 2025 vs. Dec 2024 (+21.5%).
  • Biggest drop: −1.91 points in Dec 2024 vs. Nov 2024 (−31.3%). A second major dip occurred in Jul 2025 (−1.72 points vs. Jun; −40.2%).

Global baseline CTR: context

  • Average: 1.81%.
  • High/low:
  • High at 2.12% (Sep 2025)
  • Low at 1.67% (Feb 2025)
  • First-to-last change: up 20.1% (1.76% to 2.12%).
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 0.05 percentage points (~2.9% of average CTR).
  • Largest monthly increase: +0.12 points in Aug 2025 (+6.3%).
  • Largest monthly decrease: −0.05 points in Dec 2024 (−2.8%).

How U.S. Nonprofit compares to the global trend

  • Overall level: consistently above market—about 2.5x the global average over the period.
  • Peaks and troughs:
  • Peak comparison: 6.10% (U.S. Nonprofit, Nov 2024) vs. 2.12% global peak—roughly 3.9 percentage points higher.
  • Trough comparison: even at its low (2.55% in Jul 2025), U.S. Nonprofit remained above the global low (1.67%).
  • End-of-period position: 2.65% in Sep 2025 is 25% above the global 2.12%, but notably lower than the segment’s own earlier levels.

Seasonality and pattern highlights

  • Q4 pattern: a pronounced November spike, followed by an immediate December drop—indicating holiday-period intensity with rapid normalization.
  • Early-year recovery: CTR rebounded in January–February before softening through spring.
  • Summer slump: a clear trough in July, with only a modest recovery into August–September.
  • By contrast, the global baseline showed a steadier climb from spring into late summer/early fall, indicating the U.S. Nonprofit segment was more volatile than the overall market.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and United States 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 United States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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.

United States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

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.