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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Sweden

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Cost Per Lead for Marketplaces in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Marketplaces in Sweden ran above market on cost per lead overall: 42.23 vs a global baseline of 37.06 (+14% on average), driven by a late-summer surge.
  • Volatility was high in Sweden (average absolute month-to-month change ~54.5%) versus a steady global trend (~9.8%).
  • Seasonal shape diverged from global patterns: modest Q4, deep dip in April, then a sharp run-up from June to August.
  • Across the 12 months, Sweden was below the global baseline in 8 months but far above it in June–August.

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Marketplaces and target country Sweden compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Overview of cost per lead in Marketplaces, Sweden

  • Average: 42.23
  • High/low: peak in August 2025 at 99.99; low in April 2025 at 11.92 (range ~88.07)
  • First-to-last change: from 28.86 (September 2024) to 99.99 (August 2025), a +246% increase
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~54.5%
  • Notable moves:
  • Spike in October 2024 (51.54, +78.6% vs September), then a pullback in November (29.61).
  • Trough in April 2025 (11.92, -52.6% vs March).
  • Sustained inflation June–August 2025: 69.65 → 60.53 → 99.99.

Comparison against the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 37.06 (12 months, September 2024–August 2025)
  • Baseline high/low: 41.58 (November 2024) and 31.12 (October 2024); a narrow band, indicating stability
  • Baseline first-to-last change: +12.6% (32.88 → 37.03)
  • Baseline volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~9.8%
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Below market in most of the period: September (−12%), November (−29%), December (−13%), January (−4%), February (−6%), March (−23%), April (−69%), May (−39%).
  • Above market in the summer: June (+82%), July (+57%), and especially August (+170%), plus October (+66%).
  • Net effect: despite being below global levels in two-thirds of months, the Q3 lift pushed Sweden’s Marketplaces average ~14% higher than the baseline.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4: Sweden’s Q4 average (October–December 2024) was 38.57, roughly in line with the global baseline for the same period (37.44). The baseline shows a typical late-year uplift (peaking in November), while Sweden spiked in October then moderated.
  • Spring: Sweden displayed a pronounced dip in April 2025 (the yearly low), unlike the steadier global series.
  • Summer: Sweden diverged markedly from the global trend. While the baseline stayed stable around the high 30s, Sweden accelerated sharply from June through August, culminating in the annual peak at 99.99.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces 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 Marketplaces 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.

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

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.