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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in Denmark

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Cost Per App Install for Marketing & Advertising in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected time series (Marketing & Advertising in Denmark) shows consistently lower cost-per-app-install than the global baseline, averaging 85.8% below the worldwide benchmark in Q4 2024.
  • The selected data trends downward through Q4: highest in October, lowest in December, ending 47.2% below the starting month. By contrast, the baseline spikes in November, then eases in December.
  • Volatility is modest in absolute terms for the selected series (average month-to-month move of ~0.40) and dominated by a sharp November-to-December dip (-42.1%). The baseline exhibits much larger swings, especially mid-year (June and September).

What this analysis covers

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

Selected time series highlights

  • Period covered: October–December 2024
  • Average cost-per-app-install: 1.372
  • High and low:
  • High: 1.686 in October 2024
  • Low: 0.891 in December 2024
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • October → November: -0.148 (-8.8%)
  • November → December: -0.647 (-42.1%)
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 0.398
  • Overall change (first to last month): -0.796 (-47.2%)
  • Notable pattern: steady Q4 decline, with the lowest costs in December.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average for the same period (Oct–Dec 2024): 9.666; selected is 1.372, or 85.8% below.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • October: 1.686 vs 6.195 (selected 72.8% below)
  • November: 1.538 vs 14.280 (selected 89.2% below)
  • December: 0.891 vs 8.524 (selected 89.6% below)
  • Directionally, the baseline shows pronounced seasonality in Q4 (a sharp November spike followed by a December cooldown), while the selected series declines throughout the quarter and does not mirror the November surge.
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Selected (Oct–Dec): average absolute change 0.398.
  • Baseline (Oct–Dec): average absolute change 6.621, indicating far larger swings.
  • Across the full baseline window (Oct 2024–Sep 2025) for additional context:
  • Average: 12.675
  • High: 26.212 in June 2025
  • Low: 6.195 in October 2024
  • Largest month-to-month moves: May → June (+15.78) and June → July (-13.86), underscoring significant mid-year volatility.

Seasonal signals

  • Baseline: costs typically increase around major peak periods, with a clear November Q4 lift and the strongest surge in June 2025, followed by elevated late-summer/early-fall levels (September).
  • Selected series: Q4 2024 moves counter to the baseline’s November pattern, trending down to the quarter’s low in December.

Bottom line

For Marketing & Advertising in Denmark, cost-per-app-install in Q4 2024 sits well below market—both on average and in every month—while exhibiting low absolute volatility and a clear downward trajectory into December. Understanding COST_PER_APP_INSTALL benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising 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 Marketing & Advertising 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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Some regions like the US, UK, and Canada have higher competition and stricter privacy regulations, which drive up costs. Countries with lower purchasing power typically have cheaper CPIs.

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Short videos showing app benefits, UGC-style content, and localized messaging tend to perform best. Clear CTAs and fast-paced visuals help lower your CPI.

Should I optimize for installs or in-app actions?

Optimizing for installs gets volume, but optimizing for actions like signups or purchases brings higher quality users. It depends on your goals and how much post-install behavior matters.

How do I lower CPI without tanking app retention or quality?

Align your creative with the app experience, avoid misleading ads, and exclude users who already installed. You can also test lookalike audiences based on high-quality users, not just all installers.