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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Sweden

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Marketplaces in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Marketplaces 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.
  • Overall, Sweden’s Marketplaces click-through-rate (CTR) sits below market: average 1.28% vs a global 1.81% (about 29% lower), with 0 of 12 months above the baseline.
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month change is 0.38 percentage points—around 7x the global baseline (0.05 pp).
  • Seasonal pattern shows a mid-year dip (May–June) followed by a sharp rebound into September, while the global baseline rises steadily from late Q2 through early fall.

Overview of the selected trend

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Sep 2025 for Marketplaces in Sweden.
  • Average CTR: 1.28%.
  • High: 1.76% (Sep 2025).
  • Low: 0.73% (May 2025).
  • Range: 1.03 percentage points.
  • First-to-last change: +23.4% (1.43% in Oct 2024 to 1.76% in Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.38 pp.
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest decline: Apr → May 2025, down 0.81 pp (1.55% to 0.73%).
  • Largest increase: Aug → Sep 2025, up 0.64 pp (1.13% to 1.76%).
  • Q4 snapshot: mixed. Oct (1.43%) and Dec (1.43%) flanked by a dip in Nov (0.98%).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average CTR: 1.81% (Oct 2024–Sep 2025).
  • Baseline high/low: 2.12% (Sep 2025) and 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • Baseline first-to-last change: +20.1%.
  • Stability: baseline volatility averages 0.05 pp per month.
  • Relative position:
  • Sweden Marketplaces is below market in every month during the period (12/12 months).
  • Average gap vs baseline: -0.52 pp (1.28% vs 1.81%).
  • Volatility: selected is ~7.2x more variable than the global trend.
  • Seasonal contrast:
  • Baseline trends slightly down from Oct to Jan, then climbs steadily from May to Sep.
  • Sweden shows a pronounced trough in May–June, then a strong rebound into September.
  • Q4 comparison:
  • Selected Q4 average: ~1.28%.
  • Baseline Q4 average: ~1.73%.
  • Positioning: consistently below average during the holiday period.

Seasonality and monthly highlights

  • Q4: Nov dip (0.98%) followed by a December recovery (1.43%), whereas the global baseline is relatively steady-to-soft through year-end.
  • Early Q1: local high in Jan (1.63%) before easing in Feb–Mar (near 1.25%).
  • Mid-year: the most pronounced dip appears in May (0.73%) and June (0.84%), diverging from the global upswing that begins around late Q2.
  • Late summer/early fall: strong rebound peaking in Sep (1.76%), in line with the global lift into early fall.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces and Sweden 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 Marketplaces industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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. 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.

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 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.