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December 2024 - December 2025
Detailed observation of presented data
India’s Facebook Ads CTR story over the past 13 months reads as a stop‑start climb with two dramatic surges against a softer mid‑year trough. For all industries in India, median CTR averaged 1.32%, trailing the global benchmark at 1.84%. The market posted standout highs in March and October but spent most of the year below global levels, with sharper swings month to month. 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 India compared to the global benchmark.
Starting at 1.41% in December 2024, India’s CTR lifted to 1.82% in January, dipped to 1.24% in February, then spiked to a yearly high of 2.28% in March. A cooling phase followed: 1.64% in April, then a steady slide through May (0.86%), June (0.79%), and July (0.85%) to a year low of 0.63% in August. The market rebounded sharply into Q4—1.05% in September and 2.19% in October—before easing to 1.08% in November and closing at 1.27% in December 2025. From first to last month, CTR declined about 10%.
Across the period, India’s CTR:
The rhythm was clear: a strong late‑Q4 into Q1 lift, a softening in late Q2 and Q3, then a pronounced October spike before year‑end normalization. January–March marked the strongest sustained run, culminating in the March peak. May through August represented the softest stretch, bottoming in August, before a two‑month rally into October. While performance typically softens through Q4 as competition rises, India’s CTR peaked mid‑Q4 and cooled into November, stabilizing modestly in December.
Globally, the pattern was steadier: CTR hovered around the mid‑1.6s to 1.9s for most of the year, then climbed into Q4, reaching a high of 2.21% in December. The global range (1.66% to 2.21%) and smaller month‑to‑month changes underscored a smoother arc versus India’s choppier profile.
Relative to the global benchmark, India outperformed in three months—January (+8%), March (+32%), and October (+8%)—and trailed in the remaining ten. The gap was narrowest in April (about 4% below global) and widest in August (around 67% below). On average, India’s CTR was about 29% lower than the global level (1.32% vs. 1.84%). While the global trend rose steadily into year‑end (+33% from February’s low to December’s high), India’s trajectory was more uneven (−30% from January to December, despite the October surge).
Facebook Ads benchmarks for click‑through rate show that all‑industry CTR performance in India was below the global average, with two pronounced peaks and a volatile mid‑year downturn. Understanding CTR performance and country‑specific ad benchmarks for India helps advertisers evaluate engagement trends against global patterns.
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 India, 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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October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)
CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.
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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