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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for E-commerce in Norway

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for E-commerce in Norway

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, this analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for E-commerce in Norway compared to the global trend.
  • Norway E-commerce click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 2.21%, sitting about 22% above the global baseline (1.81%). Across the 12 months, Norway was above market in 10 of 12 months, below only in November and December.
  • Clear seasonality: CTR softened through Q4 (Oct–Dec), rebounded strongly in Q1–Q2, peaked in June, and then moderated through late summer.
  • Volatility was markedly higher in Norway than globally, with larger month-to-month swings (+/−0.35 percentage points on average vs. +/−0.05 globally).

Norway E-commerce CTR trend

  • Average: 2.21%
  • High: 3.19% in June 2025
  • Low: 1.57% in December 2024
  • First-to-last move: 1.83% (Oct 2024) to 2.23% (Sep 2025), +21.8%
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 dip: Oct 1.83% → Nov 1.72% → Dec 1.57%
  • Strong rebound: Dec 1.57% → Mar 2.61% (+1.03 pp)
  • Peak: May 2.21% → Jun 3.19% (+0.98 pp, the largest monthly rise)
  • Pullback: Jun 3.19% → Jul 2.35% (−0.84 pp, the largest monthly drop)
  • Stability: Jul 2.35% → Aug 2.35% (flat), then slight easing to Sep 2.23%
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 0.35 percentage points (pp), indicating moderate-to-high volatility.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 1.81%
  • High: 2.12% in September 2025
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025
  • First-to-last move: 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.12% (Sep 2025), +20.1%
  • Seasonality: Baseline softened from October into a trough around January–February, then rose steadily through late summer and early fall.

Relative positioning vs. global

  • Level: Norway E-commerce CTR was above market on average by +0.41 pp (+22.5%). The largest monthly outperformance occurred in June (3.19% vs. 1.84%, +1.35 pp, ~+73% above market).
  • Exceptions: Below market in November (1.72% vs. 1.74%, −0.03 pp, ~−1.5%) and December (1.57% vs. 1.69%, −0.12 pp, ~−7%).
  • Volatility: Norway’s average month-to-month move (0.35 pp) was roughly 6.7× higher than the baseline (0.05 pp), reflecting sharper spikes and dips.
  • Trend shape: Both series show softer CTRs in Q4 and a climb into mid-year. Norway’s rebound was steeper, culminating in a June peak followed by a mid-summer normalization, whereas the baseline rose more steadily into September.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4 softness: CTR declined into December in Norway, broadly in line with the global pattern.
  • Q1–Q2 recovery: CTR accelerated from January through June, with Norway more pronounced than the baseline.
  • Late-summer moderation: Norway leveled off July–August and eased slightly into September; the baseline continued a gradual rise to its yearly high.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce 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 E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. 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.