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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Norway

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Cost Per Purchase for Nonprofit in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Nonprofit and target country Norway compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Across the period observed (Sep 2024–Jul 2025), Norway’s Nonprofit cost per purchase averaged 37.89, around 23% below the global baseline average of 49.32.
  • Volatility in Norway was high: average month‑to‑month movement was 12.72 versus 2.19 globally—about 5.8x more volatile.
  • Seasonality diverged from the global pattern. While the global series rose into late Q4 and Q1, Norway fell sharply through February, then surged into summer with a July spike.

Selected trend overview (Nonprofit in Norway)

  • Period average: 37.89
  • High: 80.92 in Jul 2025
  • Low: 11.07 in Feb 2025
  • Range: 69.85 (high–low)
  • First-to-last change: +99.8% (from 40.51 in Sep 2024 to 80.92 in Jul 2025)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 12.72

Notable moves:

  • Sep 2024 → Feb 2025: sustained decline, down 72.7% (40.51 to 11.07), marking the series low in February.
  • Mar → May 2025: strong rebound, +39.67 (15.02 to 54.70).
  • May → Jun 2025: sharp pullback, −13.93.
  • Jun → Jul 2025: large spike, +40.15 to the series high of 80.92.

Comparison to the global baseline

For a like-for-like comparison, the same months (Sep 2024–Jul 2025) were used.

Global baseline highlights:

  • Period average: 49.32
  • High: 53.89 in Feb 2025
  • Low: 43.19 in Nov 2024
  • Range: 10.70
  • First-to-last change: −0.8% (46.60 to 46.21)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 2.19

Relative positioning:

  • Norway’s Nonprofit costs were below market in 9 of 11 months, particularly below from Dec 2024–Apr 2025.
  • Above market in May 2025 (+3.73 vs. global) and sharply above in Jul 2025 (+34.71).
  • Overall level: below average for most of the year, with an outsized summer spike.

Seasonality and monthly highlights

  • Global seasonality showed elevated costs around late Q4 and Q1 (Dec–Feb), aligning with holiday and early‑year demand. The baseline peaked in February.
  • Norway’s Nonprofit series moved counter to that pattern, easing from September into a February low, then rebounding strongly from March and peaking in July.
  • Feb → Jul 2025: +631% (about 7.3x from the February trough), underscoring pronounced seasonality into summer.
  • The amplitude of swings in Norway was far greater than the global trend, indicating higher month-to-month variability despite a lower average level for most months.

Conclusion

Compared to the global benchmark, Nonprofit cost per purchase in Norway was generally below market, more volatile, and seasonally shifted—troughing in February and spiking in July—whereas the global series was steadier and highest around Dec–Feb. Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit 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 Nonprofit 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'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.