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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks in Philippines

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CTR (Click Through Rate) in Philippines

November 2024 - November 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CTR benchmarks: Philippines vs. global

The story in a sentence: Facebook Ads click-through-rate in the Philippines spent much of the year well below the global benchmark, then broke pattern with a mid‑year lift and an extraordinary October spike before settling back. Across all industries, the Philippines showed far more volatility than the world overall, with long stretches under 0.5% CTR punctuated by brief, outsized surges.

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for all industries in the Philippines compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

  • Starting at 1.37% in November 2024, the Philippines’ CTR slid to a low of 0.33% in March 2025, hovering in a tight 0.33–0.44% band through May. June broke that cadence with a jump to 2.97% (roughly a sixfold lift from May), followed by 2.02% in July, 1.47% in August, and 1.88% in September. October spiked to 8.98%—the period’s high—before retracing to 0.89% in November 2025. The period ends 35% below where it began (0.89% vs. 1.37%).
  • Over the 13 months, CTR in the Philippines averaged 1.69% (vs. a 1.82% global average). Excluding October’s outlier, the Philippines averaged 1.08%, reflecting a markedly lower run‑rate most of the year.
  • Volatility was the defining feature: the Philippines saw an average absolute month‑over‑month swing of 1.73 points, roughly 35× the global benchmark’s 0.05 points. The range was wide—0.33% (March) to 8.98% (October).

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

  • Q4 2024 in the Philippines was soft: November–December averaged 0.90% CTR, compared with a 1.72% global average for the same period.
  • Q1 2025 marked the trough, averaging 0.39% as engagement stayed compressed between 0.33% and 0.44%.
  • A mid‑year inflection arrived in June 2025, lifting CTR to 2.97% and resetting the mid‑year level. Through Q3, the rhythm steadied between 1.47% and 2.02%, nearing global parity by September (1.88% vs. 1.91% globally).
  • October 2025 was atypical, surging to 8.98%—more than quadruple September and 3.4× the global benchmark that month—followed by a sharp reversion to 0.89% in November, notably below both the October peak and the global level.

Philippines vs. global: where it sat

  • On average, the Philippines trailed the global CTR by about 7% across the full period, but most months saw wider gaps. From December through May, CTRs were 70–81% below global levels.
  • Mid‑year closed the distance: June ran 66% above global, July 7% above, and September was nearly even (−2%).
  • Extremes define the variance: March posted the widest underperformance (−81% vs. global), while October landed 340% above the global benchmark.
  • Trend-wise, the global series rose steadily (+16% from November to November), while the Philippines ended lower (−35%) and was considerably more volatile.

Closing

Understanding Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks for all industries in the Philippines—alongside global CTR performance—helps marketers gauge engagement momentum, seasonal rhythms, and variance relative to worldwide Facebook Ads benchmarks. This country-specific view anchors CTR trends for the Philippines against the global pattern.

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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting Philippines, 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.

Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.