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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks in Norway

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Cost Per App Install in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry All industries available and target country Norway compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Norway’s selected data shows a single observed month (April 2025) at 911.71, which is dramatically above market: roughly 79x higher than the global median in April and about 72x higher than the global 12‑month average.
  • With only one month, there’s no observable volatility or seasonality in Norway’s series; however, the global baseline shows clear seasonal lifts in November, June, and September.
  • The global trend is moderately volatile month to month (average absolute change ~6.50) with a +271% rise from October 2024 to September 2025.

What the selected data shows

  • Coverage: Norway, All industries available, cost per app install.
  • April 2025 median: 911.71.
  • Average, high, and low are all 911.71 due to a single data point; no month‑over‑month volatility can be calculated.
  • Percentage change from first to last month: not available because only one month is present.
  • Notable spikes/dips: not observable in the selected series.

Global baseline trend overview

  • Period covered: October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Average: 12.67 across the 12 months.
  • High: 26.21 (June 2025).
  • Low: 6.20 (October 2024).
  • Percentage change from first to last month: +271% (6.20 in October 2024 to 22.99 in September 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month change: ~6.50.
  • Largest monthly increase: +15.78 from May to June 2025.
  • Largest monthly drop: −13.86 from June to July 2025.
  • Seasonal patterns visible in the baseline:
  • Q4 uplift: November rises to 14.28 from 6.20 in October.
  • Strong spikes in June (26.21) and September (22.99).
  • Softer months around January (6.36) and March (6.87).

Comparison to the global benchmark

  • Level vs baseline:
  • Norway (April 2025): 911.71.
  • Global (April 2025): 11.51. Norway sits roughly 79x above the global April median—well above market.
  • Over the broader period:
  • Norway’s single observed value (911.71) is about 72x the global 12‑month average (12.67).
  • Volatility and seasonality:
  • Norway’s series does not allow a volatility or seasonal read with only one month.
  • The global series shows distinct seasonal lifts (notably November, June, and September), which cannot be corroborated for Norway at this time.

Summary

Norway’s observed cost per app install for All industries available is exceptionally elevated relative to the global benchmark, with April 2025 standing far above average and above seasonal peaks seen worldwide. While the global data displays recognizable seasonality and moderate volatility across the year, the single Norwegian data point does not provide trend visibility. Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.

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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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