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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Education in Denmark

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Cost Per Purchase for Education in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Education in Denmark vs global

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

Key takeaways

  • The Denmark Education series is mostly below market: lower than the global baseline in 10 of 12 months; above market only in July and September.
  • Average cost-per-purchase in Denmark over the period is 70.64, lifted by a September spike (400.57). Excluding September, the average is 40.65, about 15% below the global average (47.82).
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month absolute change is 112% (38% excluding September), vs 7% globally.
  • Seasonal signals appear: both Denmark and global series rise into December; Denmark dips to a local low in June before a sharp run-up in July.

Denmark Education: monthly median cost-per-purchase highlights

  • Average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 70.64; High: 400.57 (Sep 2025); Low: 25.73 (Jun 2025).
  • First-to-last change: +952% from October (38.06) to September (400.57), driven by a singular September surge.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4: November eased (-4.7%), December rose (+17.0%).
  • January fell sharply (-32.4%) from December.
  • June hit the trough (25.73), then July spiked to 75.61 (+193.9% MoM).
  • August normalized (42.28), followed by the extreme September jump (+847.5% MoM).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 112% (38% excluding September), signaling pronounced swings relative to typical market movement.

Global baseline comparison

  • Global average: 47.82; High: 53.89 (Feb 2025); Low: 32.29 (Sep 2025).
  • First-to-last change: -31% from October to September, reflecting a gradual softening across the year.
  • Volatility: 7% average absolute month-to-month change, much steadier than Denmark Education.
  • Denmark vs global, month by month:
  • Below market in October–June and August (e.g., January: 28.72 vs 52.31; June: 25.73 vs 46.96).
  • Above market in July (75.61 vs 46.21, +64%) and dramatically above in September (400.57 vs 32.29).
  • Averages context:
  • With September included, Denmark’s average (70.64) sits above the global benchmark due to the outlier.
  • Excluding September, Denmark’s average (40.65) is below the global benchmark by ~15%, indicating generally lower costs outside the spike.

Seasonal context

  • Q4 pattern: both Denmark and the global baseline show December increases, consistent with holiday-period competition.
  • Early-year: the global series remains elevated into February; Denmark retreats in January before gradually climbing.
  • Summer: the global trend softens modestly; Denmark hits a June low, then experiences a distinct July spike not mirrored globally.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Denmark 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Denmark, 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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Denmark Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Christmas & Boxing Day (late Dec), Easter holidays (groceries, travel, tourism), Mother's Day and Valentine's Day

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter period due to travel-related campaigns. Late December ad competition might intensify in retail and hospitality. Whit Weekend might reduce weekday competition. Strict retail closures on holidays could drop competition, but pre-holiday CPMs may escalate.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.