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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Public Administration in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Public Administration in United Kingdom

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 (CTR) trends for industry Public Administration in Great Britain compared to the global trend.
  • Over Feb–Apr 2025, Great Britain’s Public Administration CTR averaged 1.566%, about 8.4% below the global baseline average of 1.709% for the same period.
  • Volatility was high in Great Britain: a 29.1% month-over-month lift in March followed by a 48.7% drop in April. The average absolute MoM swing was 38.9% versus just 2.7% globally.
  • March was a notable spike above market (+18.0% vs baseline), while April dipped sharply below (−38.5% vs baseline).
  • The global baseline shows seasonality: CTR softened from October through February, then climbed steadily from spring into late summer.

What this report covers

This report summarizes Facebook Ads CTR benchmarks for Public Administration in Great Britain and compares them to the global baseline. It focuses on monthly median CTRs and highlights averages, highs, lows, percentage shifts, and volatility to help marketers understand relative positioning and seasonality.

Great Britain Public Administration CTR (selected data)

  • Period covered: Feb–Apr 2025
  • Average: 1.566%
  • High: 2.053% (March 2025)
  • Low: 1.054% (April 2025)
  • First-to-last change: −33.7% (from 1.591% in February to 1.054% in April)
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • February → March: +29.1% (1.591% → 2.053%)
  • March → April: −48.7% (2.053% → 1.054%)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute MoM change: 0.730 percentage points (≈46.7% of the period average)
  • Wide range across months: 0.999 points (2.053% high vs 1.054% low)
  • Notable pattern: A sharp March spike followed by a pronounced April dip.

Comparison with the global baseline (same months)

  • Baseline average (Feb–Apr 2025): 1.709% → Great Britain is 8.4% below market on average.
  • Baseline high/low: 1.739% (March) and 1.674% (February); range 0.065 points.
  • Baseline first-to-last change (Feb → Apr): +2.41% (1.674% → 1.714%).
  • Baseline month-to-month:
  • February → March: +3.89%
  • March → April: −1.43%
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • February: Great Britain 1.591% (−5.0% vs baseline)
  • March: Great Britain 2.053% (+18.0% vs baseline)
  • April: Great Britain 1.054% (−38.5% vs baseline)
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Great Britain average absolute MoM change: 38.9%
  • Baseline average absolute MoM change: 2.7%
  • Result: Great Britain shows roughly 15x greater month-to-month variability.

Broader global seasonality for context (Oct 2024–Sep 2025)

  • Global CTR trend: Declines from October (1.762%) through February (1.674%), then rises from March (1.739%) steadily through late summer, reaching 2.116% by September.
  • Baseline full-period average: 1.806%.
  • Seasonal takeaway: The global market shows a late-winter trough and a steady upswing through Q2–Q3, with CTRs peaking toward the end of summer.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Administration and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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 Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.