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An account with 10k followers and a 10% engagement rate is often more valuable than an account with 100k followers and a 0.5% engagement rate. ### Industry Benchmarks - **Nano-influencers (1k - 10k followers):** 4% - 6% - **Micro-influencers (10k - 100k followers):** 2% - 4% - **Mid-tier influencers (100k - 500k followers):** 1.5% - 3% - **Macro-influencers (500k+ followers):** 1% - 2% ## Frequently Asked Questions What is a good Instagram engagement rate? A 'good' engagement rate depends on your follower count. Generally, > 6% is excellent, 3-6% is good, and 1-3% is average. Accounts with millions of followers naturally have lower rates (often 1-2%), while smaller accounts should aim for 4% or higher. How do you calculate engagement rate? The standard formula we use is: ((Total Likes + Total Comments) / Total Followers) × 100. This provides a percentage representing how active your audience is. Why is my engagement rate dropping? 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