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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Design in Norway

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Design in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Overview and key takeaways

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Design 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.

  • The Design/Norway click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 0.79%, well below the global baseline average of 1.81% (about 56% lower), indicating sustained below‑market performance across the year.
  • Seasonal shape differs from the global pattern: Norway peaks in February (1.13%) and stabilizes near 1.0% in May–June before a sharp drop to September’s low (0.39%). The global trend rises steadily from March through September.
  • Volatility is elevated in Norway: average month‑to‑month movement is 0.23 percentage points (pp), versus 0.05pp globally.
  • From the first to last month, Norway’s CTR fell 45%, while the global baseline rose 20%.

Selected time-series summary (Design in Norway)

  • Level and dispersion:
  • Average CTR: 0.79%
  • High: 1.13% in February 2025
  • Low: 0.39% in September 2025
  • Range: 0.74pp
  • Trend and changes:
  • October 2024 to September 2025 change: −45% (0.71% to 0.39%)
  • Average month‑to‑month absolute change: 0.23pp (~29% of the average level)
  • Notable movements:
  • Early‑year lift: December to February climbs from 0.68% to 1.13%.
  • Mid‑year rebound: April’s dip (0.50%) rebounds to 0.94% in May and 1.00% in June.
  • Late‑summer softness: declines from July (0.79%) to September (0.39%).

Global baseline context

  • Level and dispersion:
  • Average CTR: 1.81%
  • High: 2.12% in September 2025
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025
  • Range: 0.45pp
  • Trend and changes:
  • October 2024 to September 2025 change: +20% (1.76% to 2.12%)
  • Average month‑to‑month absolute change: 0.05pp (~3% of the average level)
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Mild softening through February, then steady gains from March to September.

Comparative insights

  • Relative level: Design/Norway CTR is below market in every month, averaging 0.79% vs. 1.81% globally (a gap of ~1.01pp).
  • Peaks and troughs:
  • Norway’s peak (1.13% in February) is below the global low (1.67% in February), underscoring persistent underperformance.
  • Norway’s September low (0.39%) contrasts sharply with the global high in the same month (2.12%).
  • Volatility:
  • Norway exhibits higher month‑to‑month swings (0.23pp) than the global series (0.05pp), indicating more variability in engagement through the year.

Seasonality signals

  • Q4 is relatively steady in Norway (0.60–0.68%), followed by a pronounced January–February upswing.
  • A secondary lift appears in May–June (0.94–1.00%), after which CTR trends downward into September.
  • The global series shows a more consistent build from March through Q3, a pattern often associated with broader demand and inventory dynamics.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design and Norway helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Design 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. 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. 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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 is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.