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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry IT Services & Outsourcing 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.
  • No selected segment data points are available for IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway for the period shown, so relative positioning versus the market cannot be quantified.
  • The global baseline shows a mid-to-high 30s cost per lead for most of the year, a pronounced spike in November–December, and a sharp drop in September 2025.
  • Baseline volatility is moderate on average, with a typical month-to-month move of about 4.5 (roughly 13% of the average), punctuated by a few large swings.

Selected segment overview

  • Industry: IT Services & Outsourcing
  • Country: Norway
  • Data coverage: No monthly observations in the selected period. As a result, averages, highs/lows, and volatility for the selected segment cannot be computed.

Global baseline overview (all industries, all countries)

  • Period covered: Sep 2024 to Sep 2025
  • Overall average: 35.80
  • Highest month: November 2024 at 41.58
  • Lowest month: September 2025 at 20.63
  • First-to-last change: from 32.88 in Sep 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025, a decrease of about 37.3%
  • Range: 20.95 across the period
  • Share of months above the average: 8 out of 13 months

Notable movements:

  • Oct to Nov 2024: +10.45 (31.12 to 41.58), the largest monthly increase and the start of the holiday surge.
  • Nov to Dec 2024: slight retreat to 39.63, still elevated.
  • Mar to Apr 2025: +5.76 (32.84 to 38.59), regaining mid-to-high 30s.
  • Aug to Sep 2025: -16.40 (37.03 to 20.63), the steepest monthly drop in the dataset.

Volatility:

  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 4.50
  • Typical months fluctuate within a mid-single-digit band, with occasional double-digit swings.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Q4 pattern: Costs rise sharply into November and remain high in December, consistent with peak seasonal demand in holiday periods.
  • Early-year softening: January–March averages 35.75, below the Nov–Dec level, before rebounding in April.
  • Late spring to midsummer stability: April through August mostly sits between 37 and 40, indicating steadier in-market conditions.
  • Atypical late-period dip: September 2025 marks an abrupt pullback to 20.63.

Comparison to market

  • With no available observations for IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway, an “above market,” “below average,” or “in line” assessment cannot be determined for this period.
  • For directional context only, the global market averaged 35.80 with a peak of 41.58 (Nov 2024) and a trough of 20.63 (Sep 2025), and typically moved about 4.50 month to month.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry IT Services & Outsourcing 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 IT Services & Outsourcing 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.

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

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.