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

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Cost Per Lead for Marketing & Advertising in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

COST_PER_LEAD benchmarks for Facebook Ads: This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Marketing & Advertising in Sweden 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: Sweden’s average cost per lead was 90.30 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025, about 2.4x above the global baseline average of 37.06.
  • However, the median month in Sweden was 24.37, below the global median of 38.47—indicating a few extreme spikes lifted the average.
  • Highs and lows: A sharp peak in Nov 2024 (526.57) and another in Aug 2025 (288.32). The low occurred in Dec 2024 (11.67).
  • Volatility: The largest month-to-month jump was +1,021% from Jul to Aug 2025; the steepest drop was −97.8% from Nov to Dec 2024.
  • Trend change: From the first month (Sep 2024, 16.51) to the last (Aug 2025, 288.32), Sweden rose by +1,646%.
  • Relative to market: Sweden was above market in 3 of 12 months (Oct, Nov, Aug) and below the global average in the other 9 months.
  • Seasonality: The baseline shows a moderate Q4 lift (Nov–Dec). Sweden shows the same seasonality but with a pronounced spike in November and a December reset.

Selected trend summary (Marketing & Advertising in Sweden)

  • Average: 90.30; median: 24.37; range: 11.67–526.57.
  • Notable months:
  • Oct 2024 jumped to 85.87, then surged to a record 526.57 in Nov.
  • A sharp correction followed in Dec (11.67), the period low.
  • Jan–Jul 2025 stayed mostly in the teens to mid-30s (typical months: 14–37), indicating relatively efficient leads during most of the year.
  • Aug 2025 spiked again to 288.32.
  • Month-to-month movement highlights:
  • Nov to Dec: −97.8% (526.57 to 11.67)
  • Jul to Aug: +1,021% (25.73 to 288.32)
  • Oct to Nov: +513% (85.87 to 526.57)

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 37.06; median: 38.47; range: 31.12–41.58.
  • Baseline seasonality was mild: Oct (31.12) rose to Nov (41.58) and stayed elevated in Dec (39.63). From Sep 2024 to Aug 2025, the baseline increased +12.6% (32.88 to 37.03).
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market: Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Aug 2025.
  • Below market: 9 of 12 months, including Dec 2024 through Jul 2025 where Sweden’s CPL typically sat well under global norms.
  • Interpretation: Sweden’s average looks high versus the baseline due to a few outlier months, while the typical month (median) is below the global level—suggesting most months are efficient with occasional extreme cost spikes.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Q4 pattern: The global trend shows the familiar Q4 increase around peak shopping periods. Sweden followed this pattern but with an outsized November surge and a December dip.
  • Mid-year stability: Jan–Jul 2025 in Sweden shows relatively stable and lower CPLs, before an outlier in August.

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

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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.