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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Public Administration in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for Public Administration in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Public Administration in Norway versus global

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. It reviews monthly median cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for Public Administration in Norway (NO) compared to the global baseline.

Main takeaways

  • Data availability: No CPL data was available for Public Administration in Norway for the period, so direct in-market statistics and relative positioning cannot be computed.
  • Global context: The global baseline averaged 35.80 over the last 13 months, with a high of 41.58 in November 2024 and a low of 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month swing was about 12.6%, skewed by a sharp -44% dip from August to September 2025; otherwise volatility stayed mostly in the mid–single to low–double digits.
  • Seasonality: The baseline shows typical Q4 inflation—costs rose from October to November (+33.6%) and remained elevated through December—followed by normalization in Q1–Q2.

What this report covers

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Public Administration and target country Norway compared to the global trend. Because the selected segment has no monthly medians in the timeframe, the global baseline is provided as a directional benchmark.

Global baseline overview (monthly medians)

  • Average (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 35.80
  • Highest month: 41.58 in November 2024
  • Lowest month: 20.63 in September 2025
  • First vs. last month: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), a -37.3% change
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • October to November 2024: +33.6% (31.12 → 41.58)
  • August to September 2025: -44.3% (37.03 → 20.63)
  • Month-to-month volatility:
  • Average absolute change: ~12.6%
  • Most months moved within a 0–18% band, with outliers in Nov 2024 and Sep 2025

Seasonality and pattern highlights

  • Q4 lift: The global series climbs into November (peak) and stays high in December (39.63), consistent with holiday-period demand pressures.
  • Early-year normalization: January 2025 eased to 35.54; February rebounded to 38.86; March dipped to 32.84.
  • Mid-year steadiness: April–July 2025 remained clustered around the high-30s (38.35–39.63), before easing to 37.03 in August.
  • Late-period drop: September 2025 recorded the series low (20.63), marking the most pronounced single-month decline in the set.

Comparison to the selected segment (Public Administration, Norway)

  • Selected_data: No monthly medians were available for Norway’s Public Administration segment in the period provided.
  • Benchmarking guidance: In the absence of in-market observations, the global baseline indicates CPLs typically in the mid-to-high 30s across most months, with seasonal Q4 inflation and occasional sharp monthly shifts.

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