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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Gaming in Denmark

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Cost Per App Install for Gaming in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Denmark’s gaming cost-per-app-install is far below the global baseline. Across Oct–Dec 2024, the Denmark series averaged 0.54 versus a global 9.67, putting Denmark 94% below market during the overlapping period.
  • Q4 seasonality is visible in both series: a clear spike in November followed by a December pullback.
  • Volatility in Denmark was moderate for Q4 (average absolute month-to-month move ~36%) versus a much sharper Q4 swing globally (~85%).
  • This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Gaming and target country Denmark compared to the global trend.

Denmark Gaming: selected-data highlights (Oct–Dec 2024)

  • Average: 0.54
  • High/low: high in November (0.70), low in December (0.37); range of 0.33.
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • Oct → Nov: +0.14 (+24%)
  • Nov → Dec: −0.33 (−47%)
  • First to last month: −34.8% from October (0.56) to December (0.37).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.23 (~36% on a percentage basis).
  • Seasonality: a November peak followed by a December dip aligns with typical Q4 holiday dynamics.

Baseline comparison (global)

  • Overlapping period (Oct–Dec 2024):
  • Baseline average: 9.67; high in November (14.28), low in October (6.20).
  • Denmark vs. baseline by month:
  • October: 0.56 vs. 6.20 (≈91% lower)
  • November: 0.70 vs. 14.28 (≈95% lower)
  • December: 0.37 vs. 8.52 (≈96% lower)
  • Baseline month-to-month changes:
  • Oct → Nov: +131%
  • Nov → Dec: −40%
  • Denmark sits consistently below market while following the same Q4 shape.

Extended baseline context (Oct 2024–Sep 2025)

  • Average: 12.67 across the 12-month baseline window.
  • High/low: peak in June 2025 (26.21), low in October 2024 (6.20).
  • First to last (Oct 2024 → Sep 2025): +271%.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month percentage change ~61%, indicating pronounced swings globally, including a mid-year surge (June) and elevated late Q3 levels (August–September).
  • Note: Denmark’s selected series ends in December 2024, so comparisons beyond Q4 are informative for context but not directly comparable month-by-month.

What the results say

  • Relative positioning: Denmark Gaming is well below average versus the global benchmark in Q4 while moving in line with overall seasonal trends—November spike, December pullback.
  • Seasonality: both series exhibit holiday effects; the global benchmark also shows mid-year surges later in the period.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and Denmark 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 Gaming industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Denmark, 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.

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Denmark Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

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

Key Shopping Season

Christmas & Boxing Day (late Dec), Easter holidays (groceries, travel, tourism), Mother's Day and Valentine's Day

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter period due to travel-related campaigns. Late December ad competition might intensify in retail and hospitality. Whit Weekend might reduce weekday competition. Strict retail closures on holidays could drop competition, but pre-holiday CPMs may escalate.

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