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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Public Administration in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Public Administration in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Public Administration and target country France compared to the global trend.
  • Overall, France Public Administration click-through-rate is below market on average across the observed window (Feb–Apr 2025), with higher volatility than the global baseline.
  • A sharp March spike is followed by a pronounced April dip, while the global trend shows only mild month-to-month movement.
  • Seasonally, the global baseline dips into late winter (February) and then climbs steadily through late summer.

Selected data (Public Administration, France): levels and volatility

  • Period covered: 2025-02 to 2025-04.
  • Average click-through-rate: 1.566.
  • High: 2.053 in March 2025.
  • Low: 1.054 in April 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: -33.7% (1.591 in Feb to 1.054 in Apr).
  • Volatility:
  • Feb → Mar: +0.462 points (+29.1%).
  • Mar → Apr: -0.999 points (-48.6%).
  • Average absolute month-to-month move: 0.730 points (high month-to-month variability).

Notable movement:

  • March stands out as a short-lived spike (series high at 2.053).
  • April marks a sharp dip to the series low, reversing March’s gains.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Matched-window baseline (Feb–Apr 2025) average: 1.709 vs. France Public Administration at 1.566 (France is 8.4% below market on average).
  • By month:
  • February: 1.591 (FR PA) vs. 1.674 (baseline) → 5.0% below market.
  • March: 2.053 vs. 1.739 → 18.0% above market (temporary outperformance).
  • April: 1.054 vs. 1.714 → 38.5% below market (marked underperformance).
  • Baseline highs/lows (Feb–Apr): high at 1.739 (Mar), low at 1.674 (Feb); France shows a much wider range (2.053 to 1.054) versus a tight global range (1.739 to 1.674).
  • Baseline volatility (Feb–Apr):
  • Feb → Mar: +0.065 points (+3.9%).
  • Mar → Apr: -0.025 points (-1.4%).
  • Average absolute change: 0.045 points (low volatility, “in line” movement).

Seasonality and context from the global timeline

  • Global baseline (Oct 2024–Sep 2025) indicates:
  • Trough in February 2025 at 1.674.
  • Gradual climb from spring into late summer, peaking in September at 2.116.
  • Overall pattern: softening from Q4 into late winter, then a steady mid-year build.
  • Against this backdrop, France Public Administration mirrors the late-winter softness in February but diverges with a sharper March spike and an unusually deep April dip.

Summary

Across February–April 2025, click-through-rate for Public Administration in France averages below the global benchmark, with one month of above-market strength in March followed by a significant April drop. The global series shows a mild trough in February and steady improvement thereafter, while France exhibits higher month-to-month swings. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Administration and France 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. For campaigns targeting France, 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.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.