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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Hardware and Networking in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

COST_PER_LEAD benchmarks summary

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

Main takeaways

  • Overall positioning: Norway, Hardware and Networking CPL is mixed versus the global baseline—an extreme spike in September 2024 pushes the average above market, but 2025 levels are far below average.
  • Volatility: Very high in the selected data (driven by a one‑month spike), while the global baseline shows moderate month‑to‑month movements.
  • Seasonality: The global series shows typical Q4 elevation (November–December) and a sharp drop by September 2025. The selected series is too sparse for seasonality, but its only Q4‑adjacent reading (September 2024) is unusually high.

What the selected data shows (Hardware and Networking, Norway)

  • Coverage: September 2024, March 2025, May 2025.
  • Average: 49.03 across the observed months.
  • Median: 2.13 (indicating typical 2025 CPL is low, with one outlier in 2024).
  • High/low:
  • High: 142.93 in September 2024.
  • Low: 2.04 in May 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: −98.6% (from 142.93 in September 2024 to 2.04 in May 2025).
  • Volatility between observed points:
  • September 2024 → March 2025: −98.5%.
  • March 2025 → May 2025: −4.2%.
  • Average absolute sequential change: ~51%, indicating very large swings concentrated in the first transition.

Baseline (global) for context

  • Average across Sep 2024–Sep 2025: 35.80.
  • High/low:
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: −37.3% (32.88 in September 2024 to 20.63 in September 2025).
  • Month‑to‑month volatility: ~12.6% average absolute change, with the largest drop in September 2025.
  • Seasonality: Elevated CPL in Q4 (November–December), easing in January, then relatively stable through mid‑year before a sharp dip by September 2025.

Head‑to‑head comparison

  • Overlapping months average: Selected 49.03 vs global 35.12 (+39.6% above market on average, skewed by September 2024).
  • By month:
  • September 2024: 142.93 vs 32.88 → 4.35× higher (+335% above market).
  • March 2025: 2.13 vs 32.84 → ~93.5% below market.
  • May 2025: 2.04 vs 39.63 → ~94.9% below market.
  • Typical positioning: Using medians for overlapping months, selected median 2.13 vs baseline median 32.88 → ~93% below market, reflecting materially lower CPL in 2025.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Global pattern aligns with known Facebook Ads benchmarks: costs typically rise in Q4 around holiday periods (peaking in November), then moderate early in the new year.
  • The selected Norway series is limited, but shows:
  • An isolated, very high reading in September 2024 (well above the global trend).
  • Sustained low CPL in March and May 2025, well below the global baseline.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking 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 Hardware and Networking 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.

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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.