Understand how your CPM compares. Dive into benchmark data by industry, region, and campaign type
December 2024 - December 2025
Detailed observation of presented data
Germany’s all‑industry Facebook Ads CPMs spent most of the year running leaner than the global market, before a sharp year-end lift reset the narrative. From late 2024 through October 2025, country-specific ad costs trended down with intermittent rebounds, then surged in November 2025 to the period’s high. The pattern: long stretches of below-market pricing with one dramatic spike that temporarily flipped Germany above the global benchmark. 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 Germany compared to the global benchmark.
Across November 2024 to November 2025, Germany’s median CPM averaged 15.7, versus a 20.1 global average. The period opened at 17.73 in November 2024 and closed at 28.25 in November 2025, a 59% year-over-year rise. In between, CPMs bottomed at 11.55 in August 2025 and hovered near that floor again in October (11.93) before the November jump. The highest monthly value was 28.25 in November 2025; the lowest was 11.55 in August 2025, a range of 16.7 points.
Month-to-month volatility in Germany averaged a 3.33-point absolute change. Excluding the outsized November 2025 move (+16.32 points m/m), typical monthly movement was about 2.15 points. The year’s notable inflections included a February dip (12.68, −3.01 points vs. January), a May pullback (13.24, −3.05 vs. April), a steep August trough (11.55, −4.48 vs. July), and the sharp November escalation (28.25, +16.32 vs. October).
Seasonality was visible but asymmetric. Early-year pricing softened, with February marking the lowest point of Q1 (12.68) before a March rebound to 15.66. Q2 stayed moderate: April at 16.29, followed by a May reset (13.24) and a June nudge higher (14.26). Q3 presented the weakest stretch, with July at 16.03 sliding into the August low (11.55) and a partial recovery in September (14.08). Q4 2025 opened soft in October (11.93) but pivoted hard in November to 28.25—well above any prior month in the series. That late-year surge reflects typical fourth-quarter competitive pressure, albeit with far more intensity in Germany than earlier months suggested.
Relative to global Facebook Ads benchmarks, Germany was consistently below market for most of the period. The gap ranged from roughly 12% below global CPMs (January and April 2025) to 44% below (October 2025). In August, Germany was 42% under the global median (11.55 vs. 19.98). The only “above market” readout came in November 2025, when Germany’s 28.25 outpaced the 24.72 global figure by about 14%. Globally, CPMs were steadier, with an average month-to-month move of 1.39 points and a mild Q4 lift. From November to November, the global median rose about 3% (24.05 to 24.72), compared to Germany’s 59% jump—underscoring a much choppier local path.
In sum, CPM analysis shows Germany’s all-industry Facebook Ads benchmarks were typically 15–40% below the global baseline for most months, punctuated by a pronounced November spike. Understanding Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks for all industries in Germany helps advertisers evaluate country-specific ad costs and compare performance to 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 Germany, 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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Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)
Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.
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