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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Entertainment in Sweden

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Cost Per Lead for Entertainment in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

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

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Entertainment and target country Sweden 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: Entertainment in Sweden averaged 28.83 over the observed period, about 21.6% below the matched global baseline average of 36.77.
  • Relative position: Sweden’s CPL was below market in 8 of 10 observed months, with brief spikes above market in October 2024 and August 2025.
  • Volatility: Sweden showed high volatility (average period-to-period absolute change 17.72) versus a steadier global baseline (3.42).
  • Seasonality: The global baseline peaks in Q4 (notably November), while Sweden showed an October spike, softer November–December, a deep dip in May, and a summer surge in August.
  • Trend direction: From September 2024 to August 2025, Sweden’s CPL rose 146.4%, versus a 12.6% increase in the global baseline.

Entertainment in Sweden: what the selected data shows

  • Average CPL: 28.83 across 10 data points (Sep 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 77.63 in August 2025.
  • Low: 0.71 in May 2025.
  • First-to-last change: From 31.51 in September 2024 to 77.63 in August 2025 (+146.4%).
  • Volatility: Average period-to-period absolute move of 17.72. The largest swing occurred from May to August (+76.92), following the May low.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Spike in October 2024 (42.37), then easing into November (28.73) and December (22.88).
  • Pronounced dip in May 2025 (0.71), followed by a sharp rebound by August (77.63).

How Sweden compares to the global baseline

  • Averages (same months): Sweden 28.83 vs. baseline 36.77 (Sweden below market by ~21.6%).
  • Highs and lows:
  • Baseline high: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Baseline low: 31.12 in October 2024.
  • Sweden exhibited more extreme highs/lows than the global trend.
  • Volatility: Sweden 17.72 vs. baseline 3.42 average absolute change — Sweden is materially more volatile.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Below baseline in Sep, Nov, Dec 2024; Jan–May 2025; above baseline in Oct 2024 and Aug 2025.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Baseline indicates elevated Q4 CPL (Oct–Dec average 37.44; November peak at 41.58).
  • Sweden’s Q4 average was lower (31.33), with the local peak in October rather than November–December.
  • Q1 comparison: Sweden averaged 23.79 (Jan–Mar) vs. baseline 35.75, remaining below market through early 2025.

Seasonal signals at a glance

  • Q4: Global CPLs typically rise, peaking in November; Sweden’s Entertainment advertisers saw an October spike followed by softer November–December.
  • Early year: Sweden remained below the global average through Q1 2025.
  • Summer: Sweden saw a sharp rebound by August 2025 (the period high), contrasting with the stable global summer levels.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment 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 Entertainment 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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.