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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Design in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Design in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks — Design in Norway vs global

This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for the Design industry targeting Norway compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Norway Design CPL averaged 380.23 over the period, roughly 10.3x above the global baseline average of 37.06, signaling a consistently above‑market cost level.
  • Volatility: Extremely high in Norway (average absolute month‑over‑month move ~160%) versus a stable global trend (~9.8%).
  • Highs and lows: Norway peaked at 778.08 in Jul 2025 and bottomed at 11.44 in Mar 2025 (range ~766.65). Globally, the peak was 41.58 in Nov 2024 and the low was 31.12 in Oct 2024 (range ~10.46).
  • Trend direction: From Sep 2024 to Aug 2025, Norway fell by 15.2%, while the global baseline rose by 12.6%.
  • Seasonality: The global trend shows a typical Q4 uptick (Nov high) and softer Q1; Norway shows elevated levels in Sep–Nov, sharp Dec–Mar dips, and a mid‑year surge in Jul–Aug.

Selected trend highlights (Design, Norway)

  • Average CPL: 380.23 across 12 months.
  • High: 778.08 in Jul 2025; near‑high levels also in Sep 2024 (776.00) and Aug 2025 (657.81).
  • Low: 11.44 in Mar 2025.
  • First-to-last shift: 776.00 (Sep 2024) to 657.81 (Aug 2025), down 15.2%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Nov → Dec 2024: −83.6% (587.20 to 96.64).
  • Dec 2024 → Jan 2025: −64.2% (96.64 to 34.60).
  • Feb → Mar 2025: −79.0% (54.50 to 11.44).
  • Mar → Apr 2025: +~1,008% (11.44 to 126.62).
  • Jun → Jul 2025: +139.4% (325.02 to 778.08).
  • Volatility: Large month‑to‑month swings, especially around year‑end and into early spring, followed by a strong rebound into summer.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average comparison: Norway 380.23 vs global 37.06 (about 10.3x higher), placing Norway well above market for most of the period.
  • Peaks and troughs: Norway’s peak (778.08) far exceeds the global high (41.58). Norway’s trough (11.44) dips below the global low (31.12), showing that while the level is usually elevated, there are months of unusually low CPL.
  • Directional change: Norway decreased 15.2% from Sep 2024 to Aug 2025, while the global benchmark increased 12.6%—Norway moved contrary to the broader market trend.
  • Stability: Global CPL was comparatively steady (average absolute MoM change ~9.8%) with a mild Q4 peak (Nov 2024) and stable summer. Norway’s pattern diverged with sharp Dec–Mar drops and a pronounced Jul–Aug surge.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Global seasonality is visible with a Q4 rise (Nov high) followed by softer Q1 and stable mid‑year costs.
  • Norway (Design) shows elevated CPL in early Q4 (Sep–Nov), rapid declines in Dec–Mar, a recovery in Apr–May, a dip in Jun, and a surge in Jul–Aug. These swings position Norway alternately above market and, at the Mar 2025 trough, below average.

Understanding COST_PER_LEAD benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design 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 Design 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.

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.