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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Public Administration in Norway

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Cost Per App Install for Public Administration in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Public Administration 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.
  • Data availability: No selected data points were available for Public Administration in Norway during the period, so comparisons to the global baseline cannot be quantified this time.
  • Global baseline level: Average cost per app install was $11.85 (median $11.36), with a high of $26.21 in June 2025 and a low of $1.98 in September 2024.
  • Trend and seasonality: From September 2024 to September 2025, the global series rose sharply (+1061%), with a run-up into November, a pullback in December–January, a mid‑year spike in June, and another lift into September.
  • Volatility: The baseline showed high month‑to‑month variability, averaging a 74% absolute change per month, with large spikes and dips across the year.

Scope and framing

This report focuses on cost per app install for Public Administration in Norway versus the global Facebook Ads benchmark. Because the selected segment contains no monthly observations, relative positioning (above market, below average, or in line) cannot be determined. The global baseline, however, offers directional context for typical market conditions over the same timeframe.

Selected vs. baseline comparison

  • Selected data: No values reported for the chosen industry-country combination, so averages, highs/lows, and volatility cannot be computed locally.
  • Relative positioning: Not assessable against the global benchmark due to missing selected data.

Global baseline overview

  • Overall level:
  • Average: $11.85
  • Median: $11.36
  • High: $26.21 (June 2025)
  • Low: $1.98 (September 2024)
  • Range: $24.23 across the period
  • First-to-last change: From $1.98 (September 2024) to $22.99 (September 2025), a +$21.01 move (+1061%).
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • Sharp increases: September→October (+213%), October→November (+131%), May→June (+151%), August→September (+53%).
  • Pullbacks: November→December (−40%), December→January (−25%), February→March (−40%), June→July (−53%).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of roughly 74%, indicating a highly variable market baseline.

Seasonality and timing patterns

  • Q4 ramp: Costs rose from September through November, then eased in December.
  • Early-year softness: December–January retrenchment continued into March before rebounding.
  • Mid‑year spike: The largest jump occurred in June 2025, followed by a July correction.
  • Late-summer lift: Costs accelerated again into September 2025.

What this means for context

While Norway’s Public Administration data is unavailable for this period, the global benchmark shows pronounced swings and a clear pattern of late‑year increases, early‑year cooling, and a marked mid‑year spike. When local data becomes available, it can be positioned against this baseline to assess whether Norway’s Public Administration costs are above market, below average, or aligned with overall trends.

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Administration 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 Public Administration 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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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.