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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Nonprofit in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Nonprofit and target country Norway compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected segment is far above market: average cost-per-lead (CPL) in January–February 2025 is about 15.7x the global baseline for the same months.
  • Extreme month-to-month volatility in the selected data: CPL fell 84.1% from January to February due to a very high January spike.
  • The global baseline shows typical seasonal lift in Q4, peaking in November, easing in January, and a pronounced dip by September.

Overview of the selected segment

  • Period covered: January–February 2025 for Nonprofit in Norway.
  • Average CPL: 584.15.
  • High/low: High of 1,007.95 (January 2025); low of 160.34 (February 2025).
  • Month-to-month change: -84.1% from January to February (a drop of 847.61).
  • Volatility snapshot: A peak-to-trough swing of 84% within one month indicates highly unstable lead costs, driven by January’s spike.

Global baseline context

  • Period covered: October 2024–September 2025 globally.
  • Overall average CPL: 36.04.
  • High/low: High of 41.58 (November 2024); low of 20.63 (September 2025).
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025): -33.7%.
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Lift in Q4: October (31.12) → November (41.58) → December (39.63).
  • Easing in January (35.54), followed by modest fluctuations through mid-year, then a sharp drop by September (20.63).

Direct comparison to the global baseline

  • Alignment by months (Jan–Feb 2025):
  • Selected average vs baseline average: 584.15 vs 37.20 → about 15.7x above market.
  • January: 1,007.95 vs 35.54 → about 28.4x above market.
  • February: 160.34 vs 38.86 → about 4.1x above market.
  • Volatility:
  • Selected data: -84.1% from January to February.
  • Baseline: +9.4% from January (35.54) to February (38.86).
  • Positioning: The selected segment is consistently above market in both months, with a much larger amplitude of change than the global baseline.

Seasonality and timing

  • The global series shows higher CPLs around Q4 holiday periods (notably November), moderation in January, and mixed but relatively stable levels through mid-year before a notable September dip.
  • The selected Nonprofit/Norway readings occur just after the global Q4 peak and display an exceptional January spike followed by normalization toward, though still above, global levels in February.

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