Last updated: May 26, 2026
Video Engagement Rate is the percentage of video impressions that result in some form of interaction, such as views, likes, shares, link clicks, or comments.
Your company runs a video ad campaign on social media. Over one week, the video receives 10,000 impressions. During that same period, 2,000 people engage with the video — some by watching it fully, others by liking, sharing, or clicking a link in the video description.
Video Engagement Rate = 2,000 / 10,000 = 0.20 or 20%
This means 1 in 5 people who saw your video took some action with it.
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YouTube: 2–5% for standard content, higher for niche or targeted audiences
TikTok: 10–30% or more, platform prioritizes interactive content
Instagram Reels: 5–15%, depending on audience size and content type
LinkedIn video: 1–5%, reflects professional content and smaller audiences
Your Video Engagement Rate should ideally increase over time, as you understand and grow your audience. A line chart can help you visualize this growth in engagement over time. Check out the example:
Video Engagement Rate
Video Engagement Rate
Video Engagement Rate can help you track the extent to which your video impressions are making an impact. To calculate this metric, divide the total number of Video Engagements by the total number of Video Impressions. Usually expressed as a percentage, this number when low can be a useful indicator that your video ad may not be capturing your audience even if you manage to have a large reach. To improve your Video Engagement Rate, pay attention to trends over time and ensure that you have a call-to-action in your video and video promotional posts and material.
