Understand how your CPM compares. Dive into benchmark data by industry, region, and campaign type
December 2024 - December 2025
Detailed observation of presented data
Argentina’s CPM story over the past year reads as a steady climb from bargain territory to a clear Q4 premium—while still pricing well below the global market. Across all industries, Argentina’s cost per thousand impressions started at $2.06 in December 2024, dipped to its low in April, and then accelerated through the back half of 2025 to end at $7.08 in December. The global benchmark followed a familiar seasonal arc—stronger in Q4 with a November peak—but at far higher levels throughout.
This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for all industries in Argentina compared to the global benchmark.
Seasonality is visible in both markets, but it’s more pronounced locally. Argentina’s CPMs eased into April, then staged a mid-year climb: June ($4.29) and July ($5.86) stood out as strong months before a September dip. Q4 brought a sustained rise—October ($5.66), November ($5.60), and a December high at $7.08—consistent with the increased competition typically seen late in the year.
Comparatively, global CPMs logged a softer Q1–Q2 and a firm Q4 finish: the global low came in January ($17.74), with a peak in November ($25.02) and a still-elevated December ($22.71). Within 2025, Argentina’s H2 CPMs ($5.37 average) were roughly 69% higher than H1 ($3.18), while the global H2 ($21.31) was about 14% higher than H1 ($18.73).
Argentina consistently priced below the global CPM benchmark. Over the period, Argentina averaged roughly 80% below global levels ($3.95 vs. $20.04). The gap narrowed mid-year and into Q4: at its tightest in July, Argentina was about $13.34 below the global median; at its widest in November, the spread reached $19.42. In relative terms, Argentina ranged from about 69% below global CPMs (December) to 91% below (April).
Trendwise, both markets rose into year-end, but Argentina’s climb was steeper. From January to December 2025, Argentina’s CPM advanced about 170%, while the global market increased around 28%. The result is a local CPM curve that is more elastic, with higher relative volatility and a pronounced late-year surge.
For Facebook Ads benchmarks, this CPM analysis highlights country-specific ad costs and industry ad performance in context: Argentina’s all‑industry CPMs remained well below the global market, but with a clear mid‑year lift and a strong Q4 finish. Understanding cost‑per‑thousand‑impressions trends for all industries in Argentina helps advertisers benchmark CPM performance against global patterns.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting Argentina, 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. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
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.
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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December (Christmas period)
CPM might rise significantly during Carnival, Independence Day, and Christmas season. Retail and entertainment campaigns could require increased budgets.
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