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July 2025 - July 2026
Detailed observation of presented data
Canada’s click-through-rate (CTR) pattern over the last 13 months tells a clear story: steadier peaks and sharper troughs than the global baseline. On average, Canada’s CTR ran noticeably below the global benchmark, with a choppy mid-season swing and a pronounced March rebound. 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 Canada compared to the global benchmark.
Canada began the period at 1.585% CTR in July 2025 and closed at about 1.466% in July 2026 — a modest net decline of roughly 7.5%. The domestic high was 1.888% in March 2026; the low was 1.293% in September 2025. Across the 13-month window Canada averaged ~1.57% CTR. By contrast, the global (baseline) average was ~2.04% CTR, with a start of 1.868% and an end of 2.337% — a roughly +25% uplift over the same span.
Monthly moves in Canada were notable: the largest single-month rebound came from February → March (+0.474 percentage points), a sharp recovery following a February trough (1.414%). Other significant swings included the drop into September (down to 1.293%), and a mid-year wobble in June → July 2026. Canada’s typical month-to-month absolute change averaged about 0.18 percentage points; the global baseline’s average monthly change was only ~0.08 points — indicating Canadian CTRs were more than twice as volatile on average.
The rhythm of the year shows a late-summer softening into September, then a gradual recovery through year-end into January, before the pronounced dip in February and the rebound in March. December and January sit above the Canada mean (December ~1.66%, January ~1.69%), consistent with end-of-year seasonality seen in many ad channels. The early-Q1 pattern — softer in February, strong bounce in March — is the standout seasonal characteristic in this series.
Quarterly framing: Q3 (July–Sept) held the lowest trough (September), Q4 into Q1 showed a build, and Q2 featured mixed pulls with May strong (1.78%) and June cooler (1.53%).
Relative to the global benchmark, Canada trailed throughout the period. On average Canada’s CTR was about 23% below the global level. The gap varied month to month: the narrowest shortfall was in March (~9% below global), and the widest was in July 2026 (~37% below global). Other wide gaps showed up in February and September (roughly 33% and 32% below global, respectively). While the baseline trend rose steadily (~+25% from start to finish), Canada’s path was choppier and ended lower than it began, illustrating a divergence between Canadian CTR performance and broader Facebook Ads benchmarks.
Understanding Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks for All industries in Canada helps advertisers evaluate CTR performance, compare industry ad performance, and put country-specific ad costs and CPM analysis in context.
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 Canada, 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 and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)
CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.
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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