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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Education in Denmark

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Cost Per Lead for Education in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads benchmarks summary: cost per lead trends

This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for the Education industry in Denmark (DK) 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: Education in Denmark averages a CPL of 53.87 over the period, about 51% above the global baseline (35.80). Despite this “above market” average, the selected series is below the global median in 7 of 13 months, with a few extreme spikes lifting the mean.
  • Volatility: The selected series is highly volatile (median month‑over‑month absolute change ≈ 82%) versus the steady global baseline (≈ 7%).
  • Seasonal shape: The global trend shows a typical Q4 uplift (peaking in November) and a late‑summer/early‑fall softening. Denmark’s Education series surges in October–November, resets sharply in December, and shows pronounced spikes in February and especially April.
  • Momentum: From first to last month, Denmark’s CPL rises from 1.50 (Sep 2024) to 14.41 (Sep 2025), a +859% increase off a very low base. The global baseline declines 37% over the same window (32.88 to 20.63).

Selected trend overview (Education, Denmark)

  • Average: 53.87
  • High: 291.18 in April 2025
  • Low: 1.50 in September 2024
  • Range: 289.68 between the monthly low and high
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Large run‑up Oct–Nov 2024 (45.90 to 72.92), then a sharp reset in December (17.32).
  • Q1 lift: January (54.81) and February (100.02).
  • Exceptional spike in April (291.18), followed by a steep drop in May (12.67) and June (5.95).
  • Q3 mixed: July rebound (51.58) then softer August–September (11.74 to 14.41).
  • Change from first to last month: +859% (1.50 to 14.41).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 35.80
  • Baseline high/low: 41.58 in November 2024; 20.63 in September 2025
  • Volatility: Median month‑to‑month absolute change ≈ 7%, indicating a smooth, predictable market trend.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market in 6 months (notably Oct–Nov 2024, Jan–Feb 2025, April 2025, July 2025).
  • Below market in 7 months (including December 2024, March 2025, May–June 2025, August–September 2025).
  • By the end of the period, Denmark (14.41) sits about 30% below the global level (20.63).

Seasonal patterns and volatility

  • Global seasonality aligns with familiar patterns: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, peak in November, and ease into Q1 and late summer.
  • Denmark’s Education CPL echoes the Q4 lift in October–November but diverges with a December reset. The series then shows outsized movements in February and a pronounced April spike, before reverting sharply in May–June and easing through late summer.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in Education and Denmark 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Denmark, 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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Denmark Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Christmas & Boxing Day (late Dec), Easter holidays (groceries, travel, tourism), Mother's Day and Valentine's Day

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter period due to travel-related campaigns. Late December ad competition might intensify in retail and hospitality. Whit Weekend might reduce weekday competition. Strict retail closures on holidays could drop competition, but pre-holiday CPMs may escalate.

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.