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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for E-commerce in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for E-commerce in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry E-commerce and target country Norway compared to the global trend, using monthly medians. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • E-commerce in Norway averages 25.00 per lead across the period—32.6% below the global baseline (37.06), and below market in 10 of 12 months.
  • Clear seasonality: elevated costs in Q4, a sharp pullback through late Q1, a brief rebound in April–May, and softer levels into the summer.
  • Volatility in Norway is high: median month-to-month move is 38.9% (average 105% due to extreme swings), versus a steadier global baseline at 9.8% average MoM change.

Overview of the selected time series (E-commerce, Norway)

  • Average: 25.00
  • High/low: 41.61 in Oct 2024 (peak), 4.49 in Mar 2025 (trough) — a 9.3x swing.
  • Start/end: 26.16 in Sep 2024 → 12.56 in Aug 2025 (down 52.0% from first to last month).
  • Volatility:
  • Median MoM absolute change: 38.9%
  • Average MoM absolute change: 105% (inflated by a +751% jump from Mar → Apr).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Oct 2024 elevated at 41.61.
  • Feb → Mar 2025 plunges 78%.
  • Mar → Apr rebounds +751%.
  • May → Jun falls 81%.
  • Seasonal signals: Costs lift into Q4 (Oct–Dec), moderate in January, then drop sharply late Q1. A short-lived recovery appears in April–May before softer levels in June–August.

Global baseline for comparison

  • Average: 37.06
  • High/low: 41.58 in Nov 2024; 31.12 in Oct 2024.
  • Start/end: 32.88 in Sep 2024 → 37.03 in Aug 2025 (up 12.6%).
  • Volatility:
  • Median MoM absolute change: 5.35%
  • Average MoM absolute change: 9.8%
  • Seasonal signals: Pronounced Q4 strength (Nov–Dec), mild softening in Jan–Mar, steady levels through spring and summer.

How Norway compares with the global trend

  • Overall level: Norway is below market by 32.6% on average.
  • By month:
  • Above market in 2 of 12 months: Oct 2024 (+33.7% vs baseline) and May 2025 (+3.1%).
  • Below market in 10 of 12 months, ranging from slightly below in Apr 2025 (−1.0%) and Jan 2025 (−5.7%) to significantly below in Mar (−86.3%), Jul (−82.6%), and Jun (−79.3%).
  • Pattern alignment: Both series show Q4 as the priciest period. The Norway series diverges with a much deeper late-Q1 decline and larger mid-year swings than the baseline, which remains comparatively stable.

Summary

Against the global Facebook Ads benchmarks, cost per lead for E-commerce in Norway is generally below average but far more volatile, with steep Q1 declines, a brief spring recovery, and softer summer levels. Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce 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 E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. 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.

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.