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

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Cost Per Lead for Marketing & Advertising in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: For Marketing & Advertising in Norway, the average cost-per-lead (CPL) over the period is 63.58, versus a global baseline of 35.80. However, the median in Norway is 14.84 (global median: 38.35), showing that a few spikes—especially August 2025—inflate the average.
  • Relative position: In 10 of 13 months, Norway’s CPL was below the global baseline. It moved “above market” in October and November 2024 and spiked dramatically “above market” in August 2025.
  • Seasonality: Q4 typically sees higher costs globally, and Norway followed that pattern in October–November 2024. December 2024 dipped sharply. A pronounced spike occurred in August 2025 before returning to typical levels in September.
  • Volatility: Norway showed heavy month-to-month swings, with changes ranging from +2,991% (Aug 2025) to −97% (Sep 2025 vs Aug). Despite the turbulence, CPL ended 13% lower than where it started, while the global baseline fell 37% over the same time.

About this analysis

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Marketing & Advertising 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.

Selected data (Marketing & Advertising, Norway)

  • Average: 63.58; Median: 14.84
  • High: 458.77 (Aug 2025); Low: 11.69 (Dec 2024)
  • First-to-last change: −13% (Sep 2024 to Sep 2025)
  • Notable moves:
  • +414% from Sep to Oct 2024, then +28% in November, followed by an −89% drop in December.
  • A steady low range through early 2025 (mostly 12–15), a lift in April–May (29.85–34.47), and an extreme August spike to 458.77 before a −97% reset in September.
  • Excluding the August spike, the average is 30.65—about 14% below the global average.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline overview: Average 35.80; Median 38.35; High 41.58 (Nov 2024); Low 20.63 (Sep 2025); First-to-last change: −37%.
  • Norway vs baseline by month:
  • Above market: Oct 2024 (+174%), Nov 2024 (+162%), Aug 2025 (+1,139%).
  • Below average in the other 10 months, typically 13%–70% lower than baseline.
  • Seasonal contrast:
  • Q4 2024 averages: Norway 68.64 vs global 37.44 (Norway +83% in the quarter, driven by Oct–Nov).
  • Jan–Jul 2025 averages: Norway 18.70 vs global 37.50 (Norway at ~50% of global).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Seasonal patterns are evident: costs rise in Q4 (particularly Oct–Nov), consistent with holiday-period demand, then cool off. In this dataset, December in Norway dipped to the period low.
  • Volatility is pronounced in Norway, with a wide range (11.69 to 458.77). Typical months cluster in the low teens to mid-30s, suggesting the market is generally efficient outside of isolated spikes.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising 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 Marketing & Advertising 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.