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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in Denmark

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Cost Per Lead for Marketing & Advertising in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

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Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Marketing & Advertising in Denmark vs global

This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for the Marketing & Advertising industry in Denmark 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 level: Denmark’s Marketing & Advertising CPL averaged 194.78 over the period, well above the global average of 35.80 (about 5.4x higher).
  • Volatility: Denmark showed extreme month-to-month swings (average absolute change ~214), versus ~4.5 globally—indicating highly unstable CPLs in the selected data.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Denmark high: 768.13 (Jul 2025); low: 5.11 (Feb 2025).
  • Global high: 41.58 (Nov 2024); low: 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Trend from start to end: Denmark fell 30% from Sep 2024 (20.59) to Sep 2025 (14.41); global fell 37% over the same span.
  • Seasonality: The global series peaks in November (typical Q4 uplift), while Denmark spikes in Oct–Nov and again in Jul–Aug, then normalizes sharply afterward.

Denmark Marketing & Advertising CPL overview

  • Average: 194.78 across Sep 2024–Sep 2025, driven by pronounced spikes.
  • Range: 5.11 to 768.13, underscoring outsized variability.
  • First-to-last change: -30% (20.59 to 14.41).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Oct 2024 jumped to 531.90 (+2,483% MoM), followed by a steep fall to 8.96 in Dec 2024 (-97% from Nov).
  • Jun to Jul 2025 surged from 167.30 to 768.13 (+359%), then tumbled from Aug to Sep 2025 (592.21 to 14.41, -98%).
  • Low-cost stretch: Dec 2024–May 2025 generally stayed below 30, with the trough in Feb 2025 (5.11).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Global average: 35.80 with a narrow range (20.63–41.58), reflecting relative stability.
  • Seasonality: A clear November peak (41.58) aligns with typical Q4 pressure; otherwise, values hover in the low-to-high 30s until a notable dip in Sep 2025 (20.63).
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Denmark was below global in 8 of 13 months (Sep 2024; Dec 2024–May 2025; Sep 2025).
  • Denmark far exceeded global in Oct–Nov 2024 and Jun–Aug 2025 (e.g., Jul 2025: 768.13 vs 38.67, ~20x).
  • Volatility comparison: Denmark’s month-to-month moves (~214 on average) dwarf the global (~4.5), highlighting irregular cost shocks specific to the selected industry-country segment.

Seasonal and volatility patterns marketers should note

  • Global benchmarks suggest mild Q4 inflation in CPL, peaking in November, then easing.
  • Denmark’s Marketing & Advertising CPL exhibits two distinct surge windows: early Q4 (Oct–Nov) and mid/late Q3 (Jul–Aug), punctuated by rapid corrections in December and September.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising 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 Marketing & Advertising industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.