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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Education in Sweden

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Cost Per Purchase for Education in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

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

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Education and target country Sweden 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

  • Overall level: Education in Sweden averages 41.70 per purchase across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 15.3% below the global baseline (49.24). This places Sweden’s Education costs below market for most of the period.
  • Volatility: Sweden’s series is highly variable, with an average month-to-month swing of 18.27 (≈44% of its average), versus just 2.24 (≈4.5%) for the baseline.
  • Seasonality: The global baseline peaks in late winter (Feb), while Sweden’s Education costs dip in Q1 and peak in July, with sharp movements in late spring and summer.
  • Trend: First-to-last change is modest in both series (Sweden: -1.2%; baseline: -2.1%), but Sweden’s path is much more jagged.

What the Sweden Education series shows

  • Average, high, low: Average 41.70; high 75.61 in Jul 2025; low 23.21 in Feb 2025. Range is wide at 52.40.
  • Quarterly view:
  • Q4 2024 (Oct–Dec): 43.03 on average.
  • Q1 2025 (Jan–Mar): 28.09, the lowest quarter.
  • Q2 2025 (Apr–Jun): 41.20, recovering but uneven.
  • Early Q3 2025 (Jul–Aug): 60.89, driven by a July spike.
  • Notable swings:
  • Biggest drop: May to Jun, -34.38 (-57%).
  • Biggest jump: Jun to Jul, +49.67 (+192%).
  • Net change: From 46.70 in Oct 2024 to 46.16 in Aug 2025 (-1.2%).

How Sweden compares to the global baseline

  • Level: Sweden is below average overall (41.70 vs 49.24). It remains below the baseline through Q2, then moves above it in early Q3 due to the July spike.
  • Highs and lows: Sweden’s monthly highs and lows are more extreme (75.61 high, 23.21 low) than the baseline (53.89 high in Feb, 43.19 low in Nov), indicating greater spread.
  • Volatility: Sweden shows far higher month-to-month variability (average absolute change 18.27 vs 2.24 baseline).
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Baseline: Elevated in winter (Jan–Mar), with the peak in Feb (53.89), then easing into summer.
  • Sweden Education: Below market in Q4 and Q1 (Q1 ≈47% lower than baseline), then a late-spring lift and a sharp July spike that pushes costs above market in early Q3.

Monthly highlights (Sweden, Education)

  • Lows: Feb 2025 at 23.21; Jun 2025 at 25.95.
  • Highs: Jul 2025 at 75.61; May 2025 at 60.33.
  • Q4 2024: 39.03–46.70 range, close to global levels but slightly below.
  • Stability: Despite a near-flat net change over the period, intra-year swings are pronounced.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Sweden 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 Sweden, 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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Sweden Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

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.