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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Media in Denmark

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Cost Per Purchase for Media in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Media in Denmark compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Media in Denmark averages 89.65 per purchase across Nov 2024–Sep 2025, about 91% above the global baseline (47.02).
  • The series is highly volatile: typical month-to-month movement is large (median absolute change ~69.3), with a very wide range from 16.39 (Jun 2025) to 400.57 (Sep 2025).
  • Seasonal patterns are distinct: a December surge, a pronounced dip through Q2, a rebound in July, and an extreme spike in September. By contrast, the global trend is steadier and declines into late summer.
  • From the first to last observed month, Denmark rises roughly +1,770%, while the global benchmark falls about 25%.

Dataset and framing

  • Metric: cost per purchase (median, monthly).
  • Selection: industry Media, country Denmark; compared against a global baseline.

Highlights in Media, Denmark

  • Average: 89.65 across 11 months.
  • High: 400.57 in Sep 2025.
  • Low: 16.39 in Jun 2025.
  • Range: 384.18.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December 2024 surges to 125.07 (holiday effect).
  • Q2 2025 trough: Apr–Jun averages ~23.01.
  • July rebounds to 93.85, August dips to 19.07, and September jumps to 400.57.
  • Trend from first to last month: 21.39 (Nov 2024) to 400.57 (Sep 2025), a ~+1,770% increase.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~86.63.
  • Median absolute change: ~69.3 (indicates consistently large swings even excluding the September spike).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (Nov–Sep): 47.02; Denmark is ~91% higher overall.
  • Baseline highs/lows: 53.89 (Feb 2025) to 32.29 (Sep 2025); range 21.60.
  • Baseline trend: generally steady with mild Q1/Q2 levels and a late-summer decline; first-to-last change: ~-25%.
  • Denmark vs global by month:
  • Above baseline in 6 of 11 months (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Sep).
  • Below baseline in 5 months (Nov, Apr, May, Jun, Aug).
  • Seasonal contrasts:
  • Q4: Denmark sees a strong December (125.07 vs global 51.53; ~2.4x).
  • Q1: Denmark average 85.72 vs global 52.94 (~62% higher).
  • Q2: Denmark average 23.01 vs global 49.83 (~54% lower).
  • Q3: Denmark average 171.16 vs global 41.39 (>4x), driven by September’s 400.57.
  • September 2025 stands out: 400.57 in Denmark vs 32.29 globally—over 12x the baseline.
  • June 2025 is notably low: 16.39 in Denmark vs 46.96 globally (~65% below).

Seasonal context

  • Costs typically climb in Q4 around holiday periods; Denmark shows this in December.
  • The global series softens into late summer; Denmark mirrors the softness in Q2 but diverges sharply with a September spike.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Media 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 Media industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.