TikTok Ads Benchmarks by Country & Industry

Average TikTok Ads (In-Feed Video & TopView) CTR, CPC, CPM, CPV and conversion rate across 38 industries for 61 countries — all figures in local currency. Select your country below.

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38 industries • CTR • CPC • CPM • CPV • Conversion Rate • CPA • Local currency

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Middle East

What are TikTok Ads benchmarks?

TikTok Ads benchmarks are industry median performance figures — CTR, CPC, CPM, CPV and conversion rate — aggregated across thousands of TikTok campaigns. They give you a reference point to evaluate whether your own campaigns are performing above, at, or below industry norms in your market.

All figures are shown in local currency and adjusted for country-level auction competition. TikTok benchmarks differ significantly from Google or Meta because the platform is video-first, scroll-driven and skewed toward younger demographics — making direct comparisons misleading.

CTR

Click-Through Rate

Clicks ÷ impressions. Driven almost entirely by video hook quality.

CPC

Cost Per Click

Average cost per link click. Lower than Google Search in most markets.

CPM

Cost Per 1,000 Impressions

Auction cost to reach 1,000 users. Key metric for awareness objectives.

CPV

Cost Per View

Cost per 6-second video view. TikTok-specific metric for video performance.

Conv. Rate

Conversion Rate

Conversions ÷ clicks. Lower than search because traffic is interest-based.

CPA

Cost Per Acquisition

CPC ÷ conversion rate. The cost to acquire one customer or lead.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TikTok Ads benchmarks.

Why are TikTok Ads CTRs lower than Google Ads?

TikTok users are in an entertainment and discovery mindset — they're not actively searching for products or services. This produces lower click-through rates (typically 0.7–1.5%) compared to Google Search (3–5%). A low CTR on TikTok doesn't necessarily mean poor creative performance; high view rates, engagement and brand recall are equally important signals on a video-first platform.

What is CPV and why does it matter for TikTok Ads?

CPV (Cost Per View) measures what you pay for a 6-second video view. It's a TikTok-specific metric that reflects how efficiently your video creative captures attention. A low CPV means your content hooks users quickly and the algorithm rewards it with cheaper distribution. CPV is particularly important for awareness and consideration campaigns where the goal is video consumption rather than click-through.

How do TikTok Ads benchmarks differ by country?

TikTok Ads costs are shaped by advertiser competition, audience size and local purchasing power. The USA has the highest CPMs globally. English-speaking markets (UK, Australia, Canada) are the next tier. Asian markets like Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam have very low CPMs but also lower conversion rates. Always compare your campaigns to benchmarks for your specific country and currency to get meaningful signals.

How often are these TikTok Ads benchmarks updated?

Benchmarks are reviewed and updated quarterly. The current data reflects up-to-date industry aggregates compiled from anonymised campaign data and published industry reports. Individual results will vary based on creative quality, audience targeting, bid strategy and TikTok algorithm changes.

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