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December 2024 - December 2025
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Across all industries in Colombia, Facebook Ads click-through rate (CTR) spent most of 2025 below the global benchmark, moving in a stop‑start rhythm that contrasted with the steady global climb. The year opened soft, lifted into March, leveled through midyear, and then faded into a pronounced year-end dip. Volatility was a defining feature: Colombia’s month-to-month swings were more than triple the global pace, and Q4 delivered the sharpest drop of the period.
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 Colombia compared to the global benchmark.
Starting at 1.30% in January and ending at 1.11% in December, Colombia’s CTR for all industries fell 15% across 2025. The year’s high came early at 1.72% in March, while the low arrived in December at 1.11%—the steepest single-month decline of the year (-30% vs. November’s 1.59%). On average, Colombia’s 2025 CTR landed at 1.49%, with a 0.60-point range between the March high and December low.
Momentum shifted in distinct bursts. From January to March, CTR climbed 32% (1.30% to 1.72%). April interrupted the run, dropping 18% to 1.40%, before regaining ground in May (1.64%). A run of midyear stability followed—mostly between 1.47% and 1.59% from July through November—before the year closed with a pronounced reset in December (1.11%). Month-to-month volatility averaged 0.24 points in Colombia, versus 0.07 points globally, signaling a choppier engagement pattern.
The rhythm of the year featured a Q1 build, a mixed Q2, a steadier Q3, and a softer Q4:
This pattern aligns with a common arc where engagement can stabilize midyear and soften into year-end as competition intensifies—though in Colombia the Q4 softening was more pronounced than typical.
Relative to the global Facebook Ads benchmarks, Colombia underperformed consistently through 2025. The global 2025 average CTR was 1.85%, while Colombia averaged 1.49%—about 19% below. The narrowest gap came in March (Colombia 1% below global), while the widest gap appeared in December (50% below global). The global trend rose steadily from 1.68% in January to 2.21% in December (+31%), while Colombia trended downward from 1.30% to 1.11% (-15%). Colombia’s larger volatility (0.24 vs. 0.07 points monthly) also set it apart, with more abrupt dips and rebounds than the global pattern.
In sum, CTR performance for Facebook Ads across all industries in Colombia in 2025 was lower and more volatile than the global benchmark, with a midyear plateau and a sharp Q4 slide. Understanding Facebook Ads click-through rate benchmarks for all industries in Colombia helps marketers gauge engagement dynamics and compare country-specific ad performance to global CTR trends.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.
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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Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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