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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Media in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Media in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Media in Norway vs global

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

  • Overall level: The selected Media–Norway series averages 36.58 per lead across the observed months, very close to the global baseline’s 35.69 (+2.5%). However, this headline average hides sharp divergence across months.
  • Above/below market: Only September and October 2024 were above market (about 5.9x and 4.7x the baseline). From November 2024 through September 2025, the selected series was consistently below market, averaging 73% lower than the baseline.
  • Volatility: Extremely high. Average month-to-month absolute change was about 182% (vs 13.6% for the baseline), with swings from −90% (Oct→Nov 2024) to +1,370% (Jul→Sep 2025, off a very low base).
  • Trend and seasonality: From September 2024 to September 2025, the selected cost per lead fell 92.9% (baseline −37.3%). Baseline shows the expected Q4 uplift (peak in November), while the selected series dropped into late Q4 and stayed subdued through most of 2025, with a brief bump in April.

Selected series overview (Media, Norway)

  • Average: 36.58 across 12 months.
  • High/low: High of 194.49 (September 2024); low of 0.94 (July 2025).
  • First-to-last change: From 194.49 (September 2024) to 13.88 (September 2025), a −92.9% decline.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ~182%. Notable shifts:
  • September→October 2024: −24.1%.
  • October→November 2024: −90.4%.
  • March→April 2025: +168.8%.
  • July→September 2025: +1,370.5% (with August missing in the series).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Early spike: September–October 2024 were exceptionally high.
  • Compression: November–December 2024 fell sharply to 14.11 and 4.59.
  • 2025 levels: Generally low, with a secondary rise in April (29.49) before dipping to the annual low in June–July (1.37 and 0.94).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Like-for-like average: 36.58 (selected) vs 35.69 (baseline) across the same months; broadly in line with overall trends.
  • Months above market: 2 of 12 (September and October 2024).
  • Q4 context:
  • Selected October–December 2024 average: 55.45, versus baseline 37.44 (+48%), driven by October’s spike.
  • November–December alone were far below baseline (−66% and −88% respectively).
  • 2025 year-to-date (Jan–Jul):
  • Selected: 9.17; baseline: 37.50. This is roughly 75% below average market costs.
  • Baseline dynamics:
  • High of 41.58 (November 2024), low of 20.63 (September 2025).
  • Typical seasonality visible: costs tend to rise in Q4 around holiday periods, then ease mid-year.

What the results show

  • Relative positioning: After an early spike in September–October 2024, Media advertisers in Norway saw costs per lead persistently below the global benchmark through 2025, often by large margins.
  • Seasonality: The global data exhibits the expected Q4 increase. The selected data diverged, with costs compressing into late Q4 and staying subdued most of 2025, aside from a brief April recovery.
  • Stability: The selected series is highly volatile compared with the baseline.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Media 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 Media 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.

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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.