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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Public Safety in Sweden

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Cost Per Purchase for Public Safety in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Public Safety in Sweden shows cost-per-purchase levels well above market: on average 8.3x higher than the global baseline for the same months.
  • High volatility in Sweden: average absolute month-over-month change of ~66%, versus ~3.3% globally.
  • Notable swings: steep declines from January to March (≈-62%), a sharp spike in May (+108% vs April), and a large drop into June (-79% vs May).
  • From January to June, Sweden’s median cost-per-purchase fell by ~71.5%, while the global baseline declined a milder ~10.2%.
  • Seasonal context: the global trend softens into early summer; costs typically rise in Q4 around holiday periods.

What this analysis covers

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Public Safety and target country Sweden compared to the global trend on Facebook Ads. The figures are monthly medians, giving directional benchmarks for advertising costs.

Public Safety in Sweden: January–June 2025

  • Average: 426.9
  • High: 832.9 in May
  • Low: 175.5 in June
  • Range: 657.4 between high and low
  • First-to-last change: 616.5 in January to 175.5 in June (≈-71.5%)
  • Volatility: very elevated
  • Jan→Feb ≈-51.1%
  • Feb→Mar ≈-22.1%
  • Mar→Apr ≈+70.1%
  • Apr→May ≈+108.4% (largest spike)
  • May→Jun ≈-78.9% (largest dip)
  • Average absolute MoM move ~66%

Interpretation for marketers: costs were exceptionally high early in the year, retreated through March, surged in May to the period high, then reset sharply lower by June.

Global baseline comparison: January–June 2025

  • Average: 51.4
  • High: 53.9 in February
  • Low: 47.0 in June
  • First-to-last change: ≈-10.2%
  • Volatility: low and steady (avg absolute MoM ~3.3%)

The global baseline shows a gentle drift down from February to June, with limited month-to-month movement.

Relative positioning: Sweden vs global

  • Sweden’s Public Safety cost-per-purchase is consistently above market every month.
  • By month, Sweden runs roughly 3.7x–16.3x the global median:
  • January ~11.8x, February ~5.6x, March ~4.5x, April ~7.8x, May ~16.3x, June ~3.7x.
  • On average, Sweden is ~8.3x above the global baseline across January–June.
  • Volatility is also far higher in Sweden, with pronounced spikes and dips compared to globally stable costs.

Seasonality signals

  • Within this window, the global series softens into early summer (June low).
  • The Sweden Public Safety series diverges with a pronounced May spike before falling sharply in June.
  • Broadly, costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; the provided baseline months show the pre-summer easing that often precedes that pattern.

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