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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Design in Norway

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Cost Per App Install for Design in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis examines cost-per-app-install trends for industry Design in Norway versus the global trend and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected data is available for Design in Norway in the period provided, so relative positioning (above market/below market) cannot be determined. The global baseline is summarized below for context.
  • Globally, cost-per-app-install averaged about $12.67 over the last 12 months, with a median of $11.44. Costs ranged from a low of $6.20 (October 2024) to a high of $26.21 (June 2025).
  • Seasonality is evident in a Q4 uptick (notably November), a strong early-summer spike (June), and renewed inflation in late summer/early fall (September). December eased from November’s high.
  • Volatility was high: the average month-to-month swing was roughly 61% (about $6.50 in absolute terms). The first-to-last month change was +271%.

What this analysis covers

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install benchmarks for industry Design and target country Norway compared to the global trend. Because no monthly medians are recorded for the selected segment in the time window, the results below reflect the global baseline to help contextualize likely ranges and seasonality.

Selected segment: Design in Norway

  • Data availability: No monthly values in the provided window.
  • Result: Averages, highs/lows, volatility, and seasonality cannot be computed for the segment. Relative comparison against the market cannot be established.

Global baseline benchmarks (for context)

  • Average cost-per-app-install: $12.67
  • Median: $11.44
  • Low: $6.20 in October 2024
  • High: $26.21 in June 2025
  • Range: ~$20.02
  • First-to-last change: +271% from October 2024 ($6.20) to September 2025 ($22.99)
  • Distribution: Half of months clustered between roughly $7.70 and $14.64; only 4 of 12 months were above the full-period average.

Notable months:

  • November 2024: Jump to $14.28 from $6.20 (+131%)—a pronounced Q4 lift.
  • December 2024: Moderation to $8.52 while remaining above early-fall lows.
  • June 2025: Peak at $26.21 (+151% vs. May), the highest month.
  • September 2025: Elevated at $22.99, following a steady summer ramp.

Volatility and seasonality in the baseline

  • Month-to-month variability averaged ~61% (absolute), or about $6.50 in dollar terms.
  • Patterns visible in the data:
  • Q4: Clear surge into November, followed by a pullback in December.
  • Early summer spike: June marked the sharpest rise of the year.
  • Late summer/early fall: Costs elevated again in September.

Comparative positioning vs. market

  • With no recorded values for Design in Norway, relative positioning versus the global market (above market, below average, or in line with overall trends) cannot be determined at this time.
  • For reference, the global baseline currently centers around an $11–$13 median/average range, with pronounced peaks in November, June, and September.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design and Norway helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Design industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Norway, 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. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

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.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

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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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Norway Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

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