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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Marketplaces in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Marketplaces in Norway ran above market on Facebook Ads cost-per-lead across the period, averaging 54.33 versus the global 37.06 (+47% higher).
  • Volatility was pronounced: the average month-to-month swing was 27.66 (around 51% of the mean), roughly 8x the baseline’s 3.42.
  • The series peaked in August 2025 at 99.99 and bottomed in January 2025 at 22.19, a wide 78-point range. First-to-last month change was +75%.
  • Seasonality in this dataset shows an October spike, a trough in January, and a strong summer build into August, while the global trend shows a mild Q4 uptick and relative stability.

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Marketplaces 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.

Context and scope

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (median by month)
  • Period: September 2024 to August 2025
  • Comparison: Marketplaces in Norway (selected) vs. global baseline (ALL industries/countries)

Selected trend analysis

  • Average: 54.33
  • High: 99.99 (Aug 2025)
  • Low: 22.19 (Jan 2025)
  • Range: 77.80
  • First-to-last change: 57.07 (Sep 2024) to 99.99 (Aug 2025), +75%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 27.66

Notable moves:

  • Spike in October 2024 to 82.95, followed by a sharp dip in November to 29.61.
  • Trough in January 2025 at 22.19, then a steady climb through March (65.22).
  • Summer acceleration: June 69.65, July 60.53, culminating in August’s peak at 99.99.

Seasonality signals:

  • In this dataset, costs surged in October, softened through January, and rose strongly into late summer, culminating in August.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 37.06; high 41.58 (Nov 2024); low 31.12 (Oct 2024).
  • Baseline first-to-last change: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 37.03 (Aug 2025), +12.6%.
  • Baseline volatility: average month-to-month move of 3.42, indicating a stable global backdrop.

Relative positioning:

  • Premium to baseline: +47% on average (54.33 vs. 37.06).
  • Above market in 8 of 12 months (Sep, Oct, Dec, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug).
  • Examples:
  • October 2024: 82.95 vs. 31.12 (~2.7x above market).
  • January 2025: 22.19 vs. 35.54 (~38% below market).
  • August 2025: 99.99 vs. 37.03 (~2.7x above market).
  • Baseline seasonality shows mild Q4 elevation (Nov–Dec), while Norway’s Marketplaces series diverges with an October spike, a deeper January low, and a more aggressive summer run-up.

Summary

Across September 2024–August 2025, Marketplaces in Norway saw higher and more volatile cost-per-lead than the global average, with distinct intra-year swings: an early Q4 surge, a January trough, and a pronounced summer peak. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces 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 Marketplaces 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.