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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks in Denmark

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry All industries available 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

  • Denmark’s CPM runs well below market: the average is about 55% lower than the global baseline and remains below it every month.
  • Clear seasonality: a Q4 lift (Oct–Dec), a sharp January dip, a March and May rebound, and a steep summer slide to an August low—consistent with holiday-driven costs typically increasing in Q4.
  • Volatility is high in Denmark: average month‑to‑month swings of roughly 57%, versus about 8% in the global baseline.

Denmark CPM overview (selected data)

  • Average: 8.99; median: 7.93.
  • High: 15.86 in March 2025; low: 1.39 in August 2025 (range: 14.46).
  • Change from first to last month: 7.71 in October 2024 to 1.39 in August 2025, down 81.9%.
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 lift: +45.3% in November and +36.3% in December.
  • Sharp January reset: −64.7% from December to January.
  • Biggest spike: +100% from February to March.
  • Additional rebound: +71.5% from April to May.
  • Summer declines: −33.3% in July and −70.7% in August.

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline average: 19.85; median: 19.44.
  • Baseline high: 24.67 in November 2024; low: 17.97 in January 2025 (range: 6.70).
  • Stability: baseline change from October 2024 to August 2025 is +0.7%, indicating a flat global trend.
  • Relative positioning for Denmark:
  • Consistently below market each month.
  • The gap ranges from −18.4% at Denmark’s peak in March 2025 (15.86 vs. 19.44 globally) to −93.2% at the August 2025 trough (1.39 vs. 20.47 globally).
  • Q4 average CPM in Denmark (Oct–Dec) is 11.39 versus 21.88 globally—about 48% lower.

Seasonality and volatility in context

  • Seasonal patterns align with expected Facebook Ads benchmarks: CPMs climb into Q4, reset in January, and can spike around key moments (e.g., March/May), with softer pricing in summer.
  • Denmark exhibits materially higher volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change of 56.6% vs. 7.9% in the baseline—about 7× more variable. Despite spikes, Denmark remains below the global average at every point in the timeline.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and Denmark helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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 affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.