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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Retail in Colombia

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Retail in Colombia

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.
  • Retail in Colombia shows a higher click-through-rate (CTR) than the global baseline: average 2.60% vs 1.77% (+47% above market).
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month change of 1.40 percentage points vs just 0.05 points globally.
  • Strong spike in August 2025 (7.42%) and a sharp dip in May 2025 (0.18%); most months sit above the global average.
  • Seasonal pattern: a Q4 lift into November, normalization in December, a deep trough in late spring, and a late-summer peak.

What this analysis covers

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Retail and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. We review monthly medians from October 2024 to August 2025 (10 observed months) and benchmark them against the global baseline for the same months.

Retail CTR in Colombia: trend overview

  • Average: 2.60%
  • High: 7.42% in Aug 2025
  • Low: 0.18% in May 2025
  • First-to-last change: +171% (2.74% in Oct 2024 to 7.42% in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month move of 1.40 percentage points

Notable movements:

  • Q4 lift: 2.74% in Oct to 3.47% in Nov, followed by a December cool-down to 2.32%.
  • Early 2025 oscillation: modest levels through Feb–Mar (1.82% to 2.45%).
  • Spring dip: April falls to 1.20%, then a pronounced trough in May at 0.18%.
  • Summer surge: recovery to 1.99% in July and a sharp jump to 7.42% in August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Global average (same months): 1.77%
  • Global high/low: 2.02% (Aug 2025) and 1.67% (Feb 2025)
  • Global first-to-last change: +15% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Global volatility: 0.05 percentage points average month-to-month change

Positioning:

  • Colombia Retail CTR outperformed the global baseline in 8 of 10 observed months.
  • The only below-market months were April (1.20% vs 1.71% global) and May (0.18% vs 1.79% global).
  • Spread in Colombia (7.24 points from low to high) far exceeds the global spread (0.35 points), highlighting above-market variability.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4 pattern: a November uptick aligns with typical holiday promotional intensity; December retraces, consistent with some post–Cyber Week normalization.
  • Late-spring weakness: April–May softness in Colombia contrasts with a steady global climb.
  • Summer strength: both series peak in August, but Colombia’s magnitude is far above market.

Bottom line for benchmarks

Across October 2024 to August 2025, Retail click-through-rate in Colombia is above market on average, with pronounced swings, a mid-spring low, and a late-summer high. Compared to the steadily rising global baseline, Colombia shows higher peaks and deeper dips, yet remains above average in most months.

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

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform 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.