GITNUXREPORT 2026

Cpm Statistics

Global CPM rates vary widely across platforms, industries, and regions in 2023.

Rajesh Patel

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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The global average CPM for display advertising in 2023 was $3.12 USD, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase driven by inventory shortages.

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In Q4 2022, the average video CPM across all formats reached $15.67 USD globally.

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Programmatic display CPM averaged $2.89 USD worldwide in 2023, up from $2.45 in 2022.

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Native advertising CPM globally stood at $8.21 USD in 2023 for desktop formats.

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The average CPM for connected TV (CTV) ads was $27.40 USD in 2023 across major markets.

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Mobile in-app display CPM averaged $4.56 USD globally in H1 2023.

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Social media video CPM global average was $10.23 USD in 2023.

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Search advertising CPM worldwide averaged $1.98 USD for display network in 2023.

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Audio streaming CPM global benchmark was $12.50 USD per thousand streams in 2023.

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Out-of-home (OOH) digital CPM averaged $6.78 USD globally in 2023.

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Retail media CPM global average reached $9.45 USD in 2023.

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Gaming in-game ad CPM was $5.67 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Influencer marketing CPM equivalent averaged $7.89 USD globally in 2023.

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Podcast advertising CPM global rate was $25.00 USD per thousand downloads in 2023.

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Email marketing CPM averaged $0.45 USD globally for open rates in 2023.

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Global average CPM for banner ads on websites was $2.50 USD in 2023.

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CTV CPM during live sports events averaged $45.20 USD globally in 2023.

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Social display CPM global average was $7.34 USD in Q3 2023.

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Programmatic video CPM worldwide was $14.78 USD in 2023.

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Desktop display CPM global benchmark stood at $3.67 USD in 2023.

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Mobile web CPM averaged $2.12 USD globally in 2023.

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Global CPM for display ads rose 12% from 2022 to $3.50 USD in 2023.

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Video CPM increased by 18% YoY to $14.20 USD from 2021-2023.

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Programmatic CPM grew from $1.89 USD in 2020 to $2.95 USD in 2023.

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Mobile CPM declined 5% from $5.20 USD in 2021 to $4.56 USD in 2023.

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Social media CPM surged 25% from $6.50 USD in 2020 to $9.23 USD in 2023.

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CTV CPM doubled from $13.50 USD in 2021 to $27.00 USD in 2023.

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Search CPM stable at around $2.10 USD from 2020-2023 globally.

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Audio CPM rose 30% from $9.00 USD in 2021 to $12.50 USD in 2023.

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Native CPM increased 8% YoY to $7.80 USD by end of 2023 from 2022.

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OOH CPM grew 15% from $5.80 USD in 2022 to $6.78 USD in 2023.

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Retail media CPM up 40% from $6.50 USD in 2021 to $9.45 USD in 2023.

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Gaming CPM rose from $4.50 USD in 2020 to $5.67 USD in 2023.

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Podcast CPM increased 20% YoY to $25.00 USD in 2023 from 2022.

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Email CPM halved from $0.90 USD in 2020 to $0.45 USD in 2023.

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Banner CPM steady at $2.40-$2.60 USD from 2021-2023.

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Live sports CPM up 35% from $33.00 USD in 2022 to $45.20 USD 2023.

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Facebook CPM trended up from $5.50 USD in 2021 to $7.19 USD 2023.

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YouTube CPM grew 10% annually averaging $9.50 USD by 2023.

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TikTok CPM exploded from $4.00 USD in 2021 to $9.16 USD 2023.

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LinkedIn CPM stable around $6.00-$6.80 USD 2020-2023.

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Automotive industry average CPM was $12.45 USD globally in 2023.

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Finance and insurance sector CPM averaged $18.76 USD worldwide in 2023.

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E-commerce retail CPM was $9.23 USD global average in 2023.

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Travel and hospitality CPM averaged $7.89 USD in 2023 across channels.

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Healthcare and pharma CPM was $25.67 USD global benchmark in 2023.

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Technology and software CPM averaged $14.34 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Consumer goods CPM was $6.78 USD global average in 2023.

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Entertainment and media CPM averaged $11.23 USD in 2023.

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Real estate CPM was $16.45 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Education sector CPM averaged $10.12 USD globally in 2023.

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Gaming industry CPM was $8.90 USD global in 2023.

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Fashion and apparel CPM averaged $7.56 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Food and beverage CPM was $5.67 USD global average in 2023.

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Telecommunications CPM averaged $13.45 USD in 2023.

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Automotive video ads CPM was $20.34 USD global in 2023.

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Finance search CPM averaged $22.78 USD worldwide in 2023.

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E-commerce CTV CPM was $15.67 USD in 2023.

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Pharma display CPM averaged $30.12 USD global in 2023.

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Tech mobile CPM was $12.89 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Facebook CPM averaged $7.19 USD globally for video ads in 2023.

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Instagram CPM for Stories format was $6.70 USD worldwide in 2023.

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YouTube TrueView CPM averaged $10.15 USD globally in 2023.

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TikTok in-feed video CPM was $9.16 USD global average in 2023.

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LinkedIn sponsored content CPM averaged $6.59 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Twitter (X) promoted tweet CPM was $5.23 USD globally in 2023.

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Snapchat AR lens CPM averaged $8.45 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Pinterest promoted pin CPM was $2.67 USD global average in 2023.

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Google Display Network CPM averaged $3.12 USD in 2023 across platforms.

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Amazon DSP CPM for sponsored products was $12.34 USD globally in 2023.

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Reddit promoted post CPM averaged $4.78 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Twitch stream ad CPM was $15.67 USD global average in 2023.

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Spotify audio ad CPM averaged $11.23 USD globally in 2023.

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Nextdoor local ad CPM was $18.90 USD worldwide in 2023.

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Quora promoted answer CPM averaged $1.45 USD globally in 2023.

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LinkedIn video ads CPM was $9.87 USD global in 2023.

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Facebook Marketplace CPM averaged $4.56 USD worldwide in 2023.

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YouTube bumper ads CPM was $8.90 USD global average in 2023.

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TikTok Spark Ads CPM averaged $7.34 USD globally in 2023.

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Instagram Reels CPM was $5.67 USD worldwide in 2023.

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US average display CPM was $4.25 USD in 2023, 20% higher than global.

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UK video CPM averaged $16.78 USD in 2023, leading Europe.

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China mobile CPM was $1.23 USD in 2023, lowest among major markets.

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Germany CTV CPM reached $32.45 USD in 2023.

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India social media CPM averaged $0.89 USD in 2023.

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Brazil programmatic CPM was $2.34 USD in 2023.

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Japan display CPM averaged $5.67 USD in 2023.

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Australia search CPM was $3.45 USD global high in APAC 2023.

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Canada native CPM $9.12 USD in 2023.

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France audio CPM averaged $14.56 USD in 2023.

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Mexico retail media CPM $7.89 USD in 2023.

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South Korea gaming CPM $6.78 USD in 2023.

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Spain OOH CPM $8.23 USD average 2023.

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Russia display CPM $1.45 USD post-2022 sanctions in 2023.

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Netherlands video CPM $18.90 USD in 2023.

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South Africa social CPM $2.67 USD in 2023.

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Singapore CTV CPM $28.34 USD high in APAC 2023.

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Italy finance CPM $20.12 USD in 2023.

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Turkey mobile CPM $0.78 USD lowest emerging 2023.

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Sweden programmatic CPM $4.56 USD in 2023.

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US CPM for display ads $4.25 USD vs EU average $3.67 USD in 2023.

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LATAM average CPM $2.10 USD 40% below global in 2023.

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MENA region video CPM $10.45 USD in 2023.

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While a global display ad now costs about three dollars to reach a thousand people, our complete 2023 CPM benchmark report reveals a staggering range, from mere cents for an email to over forty-five dollars for a live sports TV spot.

Key Takeaways

  • The global average CPM for display advertising in 2023 was $3.12 USD, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase driven by inventory shortages.
  • In Q4 2022, the average video CPM across all formats reached $15.67 USD globally.
  • Programmatic display CPM averaged $2.89 USD worldwide in 2023, up from $2.45 in 2022.
  • Facebook CPM averaged $7.19 USD globally for video ads in 2023.
  • Instagram CPM for Stories format was $6.70 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • YouTube TrueView CPM averaged $10.15 USD globally in 2023.
  • Automotive industry average CPM was $12.45 USD globally in 2023.
  • Finance and insurance sector CPM averaged $18.76 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • E-commerce retail CPM was $9.23 USD global average in 2023.
  • Global CPM for display ads rose 12% from 2022 to $3.50 USD in 2023.
  • Video CPM increased by 18% YoY to $14.20 USD from 2021-2023.
  • Programmatic CPM grew from $1.89 USD in 2020 to $2.95 USD in 2023.
  • US average display CPM was $4.25 USD in 2023, 20% higher than global.
  • UK video CPM averaged $16.78 USD in 2023, leading Europe.
  • China mobile CPM was $1.23 USD in 2023, lowest among major markets.

Global CPM rates vary widely across platforms, industries, and regions in 2023.

Global CPM Averages

  • The global average CPM for display advertising in 2023 was $3.12 USD, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase driven by inventory shortages.
  • In Q4 2022, the average video CPM across all formats reached $15.67 USD globally.
  • Programmatic display CPM averaged $2.89 USD worldwide in 2023, up from $2.45 in 2022.
  • Native advertising CPM globally stood at $8.21 USD in 2023 for desktop formats.
  • The average CPM for connected TV (CTV) ads was $27.40 USD in 2023 across major markets.
  • Mobile in-app display CPM averaged $4.56 USD globally in H1 2023.
  • Social media video CPM global average was $10.23 USD in 2023.
  • Search advertising CPM worldwide averaged $1.98 USD for display network in 2023.
  • Audio streaming CPM global benchmark was $12.50 USD per thousand streams in 2023.
  • Out-of-home (OOH) digital CPM averaged $6.78 USD globally in 2023.
  • Retail media CPM global average reached $9.45 USD in 2023.
  • Gaming in-game ad CPM was $5.67 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Influencer marketing CPM equivalent averaged $7.89 USD globally in 2023.
  • Podcast advertising CPM global rate was $25.00 USD per thousand downloads in 2023.
  • Email marketing CPM averaged $0.45 USD globally for open rates in 2023.
  • Global average CPM for banner ads on websites was $2.50 USD in 2023.
  • CTV CPM during live sports events averaged $45.20 USD globally in 2023.
  • Social display CPM global average was $7.34 USD in Q3 2023.
  • Programmatic video CPM worldwide was $14.78 USD in 2023.
  • Desktop display CPM global benchmark stood at $3.67 USD in 2023.
  • Mobile web CPM averaged $2.12 USD globally in 2023.

Global CPM Averages Interpretation

In the modern marketplace of eyeballs, your attention's price tag varies wildly, from a casual email glance costing mere pocket lint to a live sports moment on the big screen at home demanding a king's ransom.

Historical Trends

  • Global CPM for display ads rose 12% from 2022 to $3.50 USD in 2023.
  • Video CPM increased by 18% YoY to $14.20 USD from 2021-2023.
  • Programmatic CPM grew from $1.89 USD in 2020 to $2.95 USD in 2023.
  • Mobile CPM declined 5% from $5.20 USD in 2021 to $4.56 USD in 2023.
  • Social media CPM surged 25% from $6.50 USD in 2020 to $9.23 USD in 2023.
  • CTV CPM doubled from $13.50 USD in 2021 to $27.00 USD in 2023.
  • Search CPM stable at around $2.10 USD from 2020-2023 globally.
  • Audio CPM rose 30% from $9.00 USD in 2021 to $12.50 USD in 2023.
  • Native CPM increased 8% YoY to $7.80 USD by end of 2023 from 2022.
  • OOH CPM grew 15% from $5.80 USD in 2022 to $6.78 USD in 2023.
  • Retail media CPM up 40% from $6.50 USD in 2021 to $9.45 USD in 2023.
  • Gaming CPM rose from $4.50 USD in 2020 to $5.67 USD in 2023.
  • Podcast CPM increased 20% YoY to $25.00 USD in 2023 from 2022.
  • Email CPM halved from $0.90 USD in 2020 to $0.45 USD in 2023.
  • Banner CPM steady at $2.40-$2.60 USD from 2021-2023.
  • Live sports CPM up 35% from $33.00 USD in 2022 to $45.20 USD 2023.
  • Facebook CPM trended up from $5.50 USD in 2021 to $7.19 USD 2023.
  • YouTube CPM grew 10% annually averaging $9.50 USD by 2023.
  • TikTok CPM exploded from $4.00 USD in 2021 to $9.16 USD 2023.
  • LinkedIn CPM stable around $6.00-$6.80 USD 2020-2023.

Historical Trends Interpretation

It seems we're all trying to chase eyeballs that are either glued to streaming TV, scrolling furiously on TikTok, or listening intently to podcasts, while the humble email ad whimpers in a forgotten corner hoping someone might open it.

Industry-Specific CPMs

  • Automotive industry average CPM was $12.45 USD globally in 2023.
  • Finance and insurance sector CPM averaged $18.76 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • E-commerce retail CPM was $9.23 USD global average in 2023.
  • Travel and hospitality CPM averaged $7.89 USD in 2023 across channels.
  • Healthcare and pharma CPM was $25.67 USD global benchmark in 2023.
  • Technology and software CPM averaged $14.34 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Consumer goods CPM was $6.78 USD global average in 2023.
  • Entertainment and media CPM averaged $11.23 USD in 2023.
  • Real estate CPM was $16.45 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Education sector CPM averaged $10.12 USD globally in 2023.
  • Gaming industry CPM was $8.90 USD global in 2023.
  • Fashion and apparel CPM averaged $7.56 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Food and beverage CPM was $5.67 USD global average in 2023.
  • Telecommunications CPM averaged $13.45 USD in 2023.
  • Automotive video ads CPM was $20.34 USD global in 2023.
  • Finance search CPM averaged $22.78 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • E-commerce CTV CPM was $15.67 USD in 2023.
  • Pharma display CPM averaged $30.12 USD global in 2023.
  • Tech mobile CPM was $12.89 USD worldwide in 2023.

Industry-Specific CPMs Interpretation

While healthcare ads cost a fortune to make you worry and finance ads cost even more to make you buy, it seems the food and beverage industry is the only one willing to pay a bargain price to get our attention, presumably because they know we’re always hungry.

Platform-Specific CPMs

  • Facebook CPM averaged $7.19 USD globally for video ads in 2023.
  • Instagram CPM for Stories format was $6.70 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • YouTube TrueView CPM averaged $10.15 USD globally in 2023.
  • TikTok in-feed video CPM was $9.16 USD global average in 2023.
  • LinkedIn sponsored content CPM averaged $6.59 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Twitter (X) promoted tweet CPM was $5.23 USD globally in 2023.
  • Snapchat AR lens CPM averaged $8.45 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Pinterest promoted pin CPM was $2.67 USD global average in 2023.
  • Google Display Network CPM averaged $3.12 USD in 2023 across platforms.
  • Amazon DSP CPM for sponsored products was $12.34 USD globally in 2023.
  • Reddit promoted post CPM averaged $4.78 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Twitch stream ad CPM was $15.67 USD global average in 2023.
  • Spotify audio ad CPM averaged $11.23 USD globally in 2023.
  • Nextdoor local ad CPM was $18.90 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • Quora promoted answer CPM averaged $1.45 USD globally in 2023.
  • LinkedIn video ads CPM was $9.87 USD global in 2023.
  • Facebook Marketplace CPM averaged $4.56 USD worldwide in 2023.
  • YouTube bumper ads CPM was $8.90 USD global average in 2023.
  • TikTok Spark Ads CPM averaged $7.34 USD globally in 2023.
  • Instagram Reels CPM was $5.67 USD worldwide in 2023.

Platform-Specific CPMs Interpretation

While LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest are having a thrift store sale for your attention, Amazon DSP and Twitch are charging boutique prices for a captive and ready-to-spend audience.

Regional CPM Differences

  • US average display CPM was $4.25 USD in 2023, 20% higher than global.
  • UK video CPM averaged $16.78 USD in 2023, leading Europe.
  • China mobile CPM was $1.23 USD in 2023, lowest among major markets.
  • Germany CTV CPM reached $32.45 USD in 2023.
  • India social media CPM averaged $0.89 USD in 2023.
  • Brazil programmatic CPM was $2.34 USD in 2023.
  • Japan display CPM averaged $5.67 USD in 2023.
  • Australia search CPM was $3.45 USD global high in APAC 2023.
  • Canada native CPM $9.12 USD in 2023.
  • France audio CPM averaged $14.56 USD in 2023.
  • Mexico retail media CPM $7.89 USD in 2023.
  • South Korea gaming CPM $6.78 USD in 2023.
  • Spain OOH CPM $8.23 USD average 2023.
  • Russia display CPM $1.45 USD post-2022 sanctions in 2023.
  • Netherlands video CPM $18.90 USD in 2023.
  • South Africa social CPM $2.67 USD in 2023.
  • Singapore CTV CPM $28.34 USD high in APAC 2023.
  • Italy finance CPM $20.12 USD in 2023.
  • Turkey mobile CPM $0.78 USD lowest emerging 2023.
  • Sweden programmatic CPM $4.56 USD in 2023.
  • US CPM for display ads $4.25 USD vs EU average $3.67 USD in 2023.
  • LATAM average CPM $2.10 USD 40% below global in 2023.
  • MENA region video CPM $10.45 USD in 2023.

Regional CPM Differences Interpretation

While marketers must navigate a labyrinth of wildly varying global CPMs—from Germany's lavish CTV rates to Turkey's bargain mobile ads—the clear takeaway is that the price of your attention is dictated as much by your geography and device as by the content itself.

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