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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks in Norway

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Cost Per Lead in Norway

November 2024 - November 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Norway’s cost-per-lead picture over the past 12 months reads like a fast-moving market: elevated costs for most of the year, punctuated by sharp spikes and an abrupt break lower at the end. Across all industries, Norway’s median CPL averaged about 73, markedly higher than the global benchmark near 41. The pattern is more volatile than the global baseline, with standout surges in April, July, and September and an unusually low October finish. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for all industries in Norway compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

Norway opened November 2024 at 41.01 and closed October 2025 at 3.16, a 92% drop from start to finish. In between, CPLs climbed through Q1 into early Q2, spiked in late Q2 and again in Q3, and then reset dramatically in October.

  • Average, highs, lows: Norway averaged roughly 73 across the period, versus a global average of about 40.94. The local high landed in July at 210.96; the low was October at 3.16 (the only month materially below global levels by a wide margin). Excluding October’s outlier-like print, the trough was June at 31.94.
  • Monthly rhythm: Key lifts appeared in December (61.26), March (63.39), and a pronounced step-up in April (110.60). After cooling to 31.94 in June, Norway surged to 210.96 in July, stayed elevated in August (68.48) and September (132.11), then plunged in October.
  • Volatility: Absolute month-to-month changes averaged about 63.7 points in Norway, far sharper than the global average swing of 3.2 points. The largest jump came from June to July (+179), followed by steep pullbacks from July to August (−142) and September to October (−129).

Across 12 months, Norway’s CPL exceeded the global benchmark in 9 months, with the tightest alignment in November 2024 and the widest gap in July 2025.

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

Seasonally, Norway bucked the smoother global cadence. While many markets see steady pressure into mid–late Q4 and a softer Q1, Norway saw:

  • Q4 2024: December rose sharply relative to November, diverging from the global step-down that month.
  • Q1 2025: A climb from January into March suggested sustained demand or tighter acquisition efficiency, lifting CPLs.
  • Q2 2025: A spike in April, retracing into May and a June trough — a compressed rise-and-cool sequence.
  • Q3 2025: Elevated, with a July leap and September resurgence keeping the quarter’s average near 137 (roughly triple the global Q3 average around 45).
  • Q4 2025: A sharp October reset to 3.16, contrasting with the global level holding in the mid-40s.

Norway vs. Global

Relative to Facebook Ads benchmarks globally, Norway’s CPLs were consistently above market:

  • On average, Norway ran about 79% higher than global.
  • Month by month, Norway ranged from near parity (−1% in November 2024) to dramatically above market (+398% in July 2025). June (−22%) and October (−93%) were the only months below global.
  • Trend-wise, the global series rose gradually from January to September (+35%), whereas Norway’s path was choppier, climbing from 42.23 in January to 132.11 in September (+213%) before the October break.

Closing

Taken together, these Facebook Ads benchmarks highlight a year of elevated and highly variable cost per lead across all industries in Norway, with pronounced Q2–Q3 surges and a sharp October reset against a steadier global backdrop. Understanding CPL trends and country-specific ad costs for all industries in Norway helps marketers read industry ad performance alongside the global benchmark and situate CPL within broader CPM analysis, CPC trends, and CTR performance narratives.

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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.