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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks in Denmark

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) in Denmark

December 2024 - December 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Denmark’s Facebook Ads CPMs spent the year well below the world average, but with far sharper swings. Across all industries, the Danish market averaged $9.40 CPM from December 2024 through November 2025—about 53% lower than the $19.93 global benchmark over the same months. The story is volatility: a steep post‑holiday drop, a spring rebound, a summer trough that nearly flatlined, and a measured lift into Q4, while the global curve rose steadily and surged late in the year. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for all industries in Denmark compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

Denmark started at $15.26 in December 2024 and ended at $12.38 in November 2025, an 19% decline over the period. The high point arrived in March at $15.86; the low landed in July at $4.37—a 72% drop from peak to trough. The annual range spanned $11.49.

Month-to-month, movements were pronounced:

  • A sharp post‑December slide to January ($5.39, −65% m/m).
  • A fast climb through March, effectively doubling from February to March (+100%).
  • A mixed Q2 with a May lift ($14.04) bookended by softer April ($8.19) and June ($7.12).
  • A summer stall: July ($4.37) and August ($4.37) were virtually identical.
  • A September bounce to $9.02 (+106% vs. August), a slight October ease ($8.83), and a firmer November ($12.38, +40% m/m).

Volatility in Denmark averaged a $4.72 month-to-month swing, roughly four times the global benchmark’s $1.17, underscoring a more mercurial pricing environment.

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

Seasonality shows through clearly. After elevated December pricing, CPMs in Denmark softened sharply in January, rebounded into March, and then oscillated through Q2. Q3 was the softest stretch, averaging $5.92 as July and August hovered around $4.37 CPM. Momentum returned in early Q4: November rose to $12.38, though still well short of Denmark’s March high and far below the late‑year global surge.

Globally, CPMs were steadier around $19–$20 through most of the year, followed by a pronounced Q4 climb—from $19.63 in September to $25.33 in November—with the global peak extending into December.

Country vs. Global

Denmark priced below the market every month. The gap narrowed most in March (Denmark $15.86 vs. global $19.16, 17% below) and widened most in August ($4.37 vs. $20.06, 78% below). On average, Denmark’s $9.40 CPM sat 53% beneath the global $19.93, with Denmark’s path notably more erratic. While the global trend rose (+24% from December to November), Denmark ended lower (−19%), emphasizing a divergence: global stability and late‑year acceleration versus Denmark’s high-variance, lower-cost profile.

Closing

Denmark’s Facebook Ads benchmarks for CPM—across all industries—show lower country-specific ad costs than the global average, but with substantially higher volatility, pronounced summer softness, and a more measured Q4 lift. This CPM analysis helps frame industry ad performance in Denmark against worldwide Facebook Ads benchmarks and clarifies how Denmark’s pricing rhythm differs from the global pattern.

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.