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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Public Administration

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Public Administration

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Public Administration and target country All countries available compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Public Administration click-through-rate averaged 1.57% across the period, with a high of 2.72% (October 2024) and a low of 1.16% (June 2025). The series shows high volatility, with an average month-to-month swing of 0.29 percentage points.
  • Versus the global baseline (average 1.78%), Public Administration ran 11.6% below market on average and was above market only in October and November 2024. From October 2024 to August 2025, the selected series fell 43%, while the baseline rose 15%.
  • Seasonality is evident: a strong early Q4 spike, a sharp dip in December–January, stabilization through spring, a trough in June, and a modest rebound into July–August. The global trend, by contrast, rises steadily through summer.

Overview of the Public Administration click-through-rate

  • Average and range:
  • Average: 1.57%
  • High: 2.72% in October 2024
  • Low: 1.16% in June 2025
  • Trend and percent change:
  • First to last month: down from 2.72% (Oct-2024) to 1.56% (Aug-2025), a 43% decline.
  • Peak-to-trough: down 57% from October (2.72%) to June (1.16%); then a 34% rebound by August (1.56%).
  • Volatility and notable moves:
  • Average month-to-month change: 0.29 percentage points.
  • Largest drop: November to December (-1.07 pp).
  • Largest rise: June to July (+0.39 pp).
  • Near-flat month: July to August (+0.00 pp).
  • Seasonal pattern observed in this dataset:
  • Elevated CTR in early Q4 (October), compression in December–January, partial recovery in late Q1–Q2, a June low, then a midsummer rebound.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline summary (same Oct-2024 to Aug-2025 window):
  • Average: 1.78%
  • High: 2.02% in August 2025
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025
  • Month-to-month volatility: 0.05 percentage points (much steadier than the selected series).
  • First to last month: up 15% (1.76% to 2.02%).
  • Relative positioning:
  • Public Administration averaged 11.6% below the global baseline.
  • Above market in 2 of 11 months (October and November 2024); below market from December 2024 through August 2025.
  • Largest monthly gap: June 2025 (1.16% vs. 1.84%), 0.68 percentage points below baseline.
  • Closest alignment post-spike: March 2025 (1.46% vs. 1.74%), a 0.28 percentage-point gap.
  • Pattern differences:
  • Public Administration shows a pronounced Q4 spike followed by a steep winter decline and a June trough.
  • The global baseline trends upward gradually from late winter through summer, peaking in August, indicating steadier, above-average engagement globally while Public Administration underperformed for most of the period.

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