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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Public Safety in Canada

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Public Safety in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Public Safety and target country Canada 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

  • Across the observed months, Public Safety in Canada averaged a 0.88% click-through-rate (CTR), versus 1.80% for the global baseline on the same months—about 51% lower overall.
  • The Canadian series started well below market in late 2024 but surged mid-2025, peaking at 2.46% in July and finishing above market that month.
  • Volatility in the Canadian series was high: average absolute change of 0.78 percentage points between observed months, vs 0.06 points for the baseline across the same intervals.
  • The global CTR trend drifted down into early Q1, then steadily rose through late Q3, with the strongest gains July–September.

Public Safety in Canada: CTR overview

  • Period average: 0.88% (four months: Oct 2024, Nov 2024, May 2025, Jul 2025)
  • High/low: 2.46% (Jul 2025) / 0.11% (Oct 2024)
  • Range: 2.35 percentage points
  • First-to-last change: from 0.11% (Oct 2024) to 2.46% (Jul 2025), a +2.35 point gain (+2,084%)
  • Volatility: average change of 0.78 points between observed months
  • Notable moves:
  • Early uptick from Oct to Nov (+0.07 points)
  • Strong lift from Nov to May (+0.58 points)
  • Sharp spike from May to July (+1.70 points, roughly +224%)

Global baseline: CTR overview

  • 12-month average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 1.81%
  • High/low: 2.12% (Sep 2025) / 1.67% (Feb 2025)
  • First-to-last change: from 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.12% (Sep 2025), a +0.35 point gain (+20%)
  • Volatility: average month-to-month change of 0.05 points
  • Seasonal pattern: softening from Oct–Feb, then a steady ascent from March, with acceleration into late summer (Jul–Sep).

How Canada’s Public Safety CTR compares to the global benchmark

  • Averages on overlapping months: Canada 0.88% vs global 1.80% (−0.92 points).
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Oct 2024: 0.11% vs 1.76% (about 94% below market)
  • Nov 2024: 0.18% vs 1.74% (about 90% below market)
  • May 2025: 0.76% vs 1.79% (about 58% below market)
  • Jul 2025: 2.46% vs 1.90% (about 29% above market)
  • Relative volatility across the same observed intervals: Canada’s series was roughly 13x more volatile than the baseline (0.78 vs 0.06 points average change).

Seasonality context

  • The global trend shows softer CTRs through winter and a consistent climb from spring into late summer. The Canadian Public Safety series aligns with this broad pattern but compresses gains into a sharper mid-year surge, culminating in a July peak above market.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Safety and Canada 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 Safety industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Canada, 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.

Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.