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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks in Sweden

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Sweden’s cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) sits well below the global baseline throughout the period, averaging about 55% lower ($8.97 vs. $19.85).
  • Clear seasonality: CPMs rise in Q4 and fall sharply in January, followed by a mid-year rebuild with a notable late-summer surge.
  • Volatility is higher in Sweden in percentage terms (≈22% average month-to-month swing) than globally (≈8%), though absolute swings are smaller in dollar terms.
  • Sweden’s CPM increased 19% from October 2024 to August 2025, while the global trend was essentially flat (+0.7%).

Introduction

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions trends for industry All industries available and target country Sweden compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. Results focus on monthly medians to reflect typical advertiser experience for Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks.

Sweden CPM overview (selected data)

  • Average: $8.97 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High/low: Peak at $13.29 (Nov 2024); trough at $5.67 (Jan 2025).
  • Trend from first to last month: +19% (from $10.77 in Oct 2024 to $12.82 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move of about $2.04 (~22%). The sharpest drop was Dec→Jan (-$6.28, -53%), and the strongest rebound was Jul→Aug (+$4.17, +48%).
  • Seasonality: Elevated CPMs in Q4 ahead of the holidays, a pronounced January reset, and a gradual recovery through spring. A clear late-summer jump is visible in July–August, nearly returning to Q4 levels.

How Sweden compares with the global baseline

  • Average level: Sweden is consistently below market, averaging $8.97 vs. the global $19.85 (~55% lower). Monthly gaps ranged from about 37% lower (Aug 2025) to about 68% lower (Jan 2025).
  • High/low comparison: The global peak was $24.67 (Nov 2024) and the low was $17.97 (Jan 2025), versus Sweden’s $13.29 peak (Nov 2024) and $5.67 low (Jan 2025). Both geographies share the same seasonal highs and lows, with Sweden showing a deeper January drop.
  • Momentum: Sweden climbed +19% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025, while the global line was steady at +0.7% over the same span. In percentage terms, Sweden’s month-to-month volatility averaged ~22% vs. the global ~7.9% (absolute average moves: $2.04 in Sweden vs. $1.64 globally).
  • Seasonal alignment: Both series rise into Q4 and compress in January. The mid-year pattern diverges: global CPMs stay relatively stable, while Sweden accelerates more sharply in late summer (Jul→Aug +48% vs. +7% globally).

Bottom line

Across All industries available in Sweden, CPMs are structurally below the global benchmark yet more variable in percentage terms, with pronounced Q4 inflation, a January reset, and a strong late-summer rebound. Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and Sweden 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 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 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.