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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Arts in Sweden

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Cost Per Lead for Arts in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Arts in Sweden vs. global

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. It looks at cost per lead trends for industry Arts and target country Sweden compared to the global trend.

Key takeaways

  • The August 2025 cost per lead for Arts in Sweden is 631.14, which is about 17x above the global August benchmark (37.03) and +1,604% higher than the global level that month—clearly above market.
  • The selected series contains a single month, so volatility and seasonality for Sweden can’t be inferred. As a snapshot, it sits far above the global average and even above the global peak observed in the period.
  • The global baseline shows mild seasonality: costs rise in Q4 (peaking in November) and ease into the new year, with a notable dip by September 2025.
  • Global volatility averages about 12.6% month over month across the period, indicating moderate fluctuation.

Snapshot: Arts in Sweden (selected data)

  • Coverage: 1 month (Aug 2025).
  • Average: 631.14
  • High/Low: 631.14 (single observation)
  • First-to-last change: 0% (single observation)
  • Notable note: This single-month value is substantially higher than any global month in the comparison window.

Global baseline overview

  • Coverage: Sep 2024–Sep 2025 (13 months).
  • Average: 35.80
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (Sep 2025)
  • First-to-last change: -37.3% (from 32.88 in Sep 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025)
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month change of ~12.6%
  • Seasonal pattern: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods (Oct–Dec). In this series, November and December are elevated, followed by normalization in Q1 and a pronounced low in September 2025.

Direct comparison: Sweden (Arts) vs. global

  • Against August 2025 global: 631.14 vs. 37.03 → approximately 17.0x above market (+1,604%).
  • Against global average: 631.14 vs. 35.80 → approximately 17.6x above the overall baseline.
  • Against global high: 631.14 vs. 41.58 (Nov 2024) → about 15.2x higher than the highest global month in the period.
  • Against global low: 631.14 vs. 20.63 (Sep 2025) → about 30.6x higher than the lowest global month.

Seasonality context

  • The selected series (Sweden, Arts) has one data point, so within-market seasonality cannot be assessed.
  • The global series indicates a Q4 upswing (peak in November), steadier mid-year performance, and a sharp trough by September 2025. The Swedish August snapshot sits well above this global seasonal profile.

What this means for benchmarking

  • Positioning: The August 2025 cost per lead for Arts in Sweden is well above market and exceeds the entire global range observed across the last 13 months.
  • Trend alignment: With only one month for Sweden, alignment with global patterns cannot be determined; however, the level is clearly above average relative to any global period.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Arts and Sweden 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 Arts industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Sweden, 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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Sweden Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.