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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Education in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Education in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, cost-per-lead in Education for Norway is highly volatile and punctuated by extreme spikes.
  • Across the full period, the selected trend sits above market on the mean (skewed by one outlier) but below market on the median: average 67.6 vs global 35.8; median 26.2 vs global 38.4.
  • Seasonality diverges from the global pattern. The global baseline shows a moderate Q4 uplift and a late-summer dip, while Norway’s series features sharp spikes in October, February, April, and July.
  • Month-to-month volatility is markedly higher in the selected data (typical absolute change ~95%) than in the global baseline (~7%).

Scope

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Education and target country Norway compared to the global trend.

Selected trend highlights

  • Average and median: mean 67.6; median 26.2. Excluding the April spike, the mean is 26.7, aligning closely with the median.
  • Highs and lows: peak at 557.98 in Apr-2025; low at 2.42 in Mar-2025. Range spans 555.6.
  • First-to-last change: from 2.98 (Sep-2024) to 14.41 (Sep-2025), up approximately +383%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Spike: Oct-2024 (52.92), Feb-2025 (74.72), and an exceptional Apr-2025 (557.98).
  • Dips: Mar-2025 (2.42) and Jun-2025 (5.71).
  • Volatility: median month-to-month absolute change ~95%, reflecting frequent multi-fold swings.

Global baseline benchmark

  • Average and median: mean 35.8; median 38.35.
  • Highs and lows: peak 41.58 (Nov-2024); low 20.63 (Sep-2025); range 21.0.
  • First-to-last change: 32.88 (Sep-2024) to 20.63 (Sep-2025), down about -37%.
  • Volatility: median month-to-month absolute change ~7%, indicating a stable market trend.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level: On the raw mean, Norway sits above market due to the April outlier (67.6 vs 35.8). On the median and on an outlier-adjusted mean (26.7 excluding April), Norway is below average, indicating lower typical CPL than the global benchmark.
  • Distribution: Norway is below the global baseline in 9 of 13 months, with four “above market” months (Oct-2024, Feb-2025, Apr-2025, Jul-2025).
  • Volatility: Norway shows extreme variability versus the steady global pattern, with several months moving more than ±80–90% versus prior month.

Seasonality and pattern notes

  • Global seasonality: costs generally lift into Q4 (notably November) and soften by late summer (September dip).
  • Norway (Education) pattern: a Q4 pop in October is followed by declines into December; additional spikes emerge in February and July, and an exceptional surge in April, suggesting irregular, event-driven fluctuations rather than classic seasonal curves.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. 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.