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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Sweden

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms in the 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.
  • Sweden’s click-through-rate (CTR) is consistently below the global baseline across all 12 months, averaging 0.81% vs. 1.81% globally (about 55% below market).
  • The selected series is notably more volatile than the global trend, with average month-to-month swings of 0.21 percentage points vs. 0.05 points globally (~4x higher).
  • Seasonal pattern: Sweden climbs into December, peaks in early summer (June–July), then falls sharply in late summer and September. The global baseline trends steadily upward from spring through Q3–Q4, peaking in September.

Overview of the selected trend (SaaS & Cloud Platforms, Sweden)

  • Period: October 2024 to September 2025 (monthly medians).
  • Average CTR: 0.81%.
  • High/low:
  • High: 1.03% in July 2025.
  • Low: 0.40% in September 2025.
  • Range: 0.63 percentage points.
  • Change over period: down 33% from 0.60% (Oct 2024) to 0.40% (Sep 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 0.21 points.
  • Notable moves:
  • Rise into Q4: +0.25 points from November to December (0.71% → 0.95%).
  • Early-year pullback: −0.26 points in January (0.95% → 0.70%).
  • Sharp April dip: −0.36 points (to 0.64%).
  • Spring rebound: +0.29 points in May (to 0.93%); cresting in June–July (1.03% July high).
  • Late-summer decline: −0.22 points in August and −0.41 points in September.

Global baseline benchmark

  • Average CTR: 1.81%.
  • High/low:
  • High: 2.12% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Change over period: up 20% from 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.12% (Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.05 points, with a steady rise from March onward and the strongest gains in Q3.

How Sweden compares to the global trend

  • Level: Sweden remains below market each month, with an average gap of roughly 1.00 percentage point (0.81% vs. 1.81%).
  • Trajectory:
  • Sweden rises into December while the global series softens slightly through year-end—indicating different Q4 dynamics.
  • From March to July, Sweden tracks higher and reaches its peak in July; globally, the climb continues beyond July and culminates in September.
  • Sweden’s late-summer pullback (August–September) contrasts with the global acceleration, widening the gap to the largest of the year by September.
  • Volatility: Sweden’s CTR is substantially more variable than the baseline (about 4x larger month-to-month swings), with pronounced dips in April and September.

Seasonal and timing notes

  • The selected data shows a holiday-period lift into December, typical of engagement shifts around Q4, followed by a soft January and a spring recovery.
  • The global baseline points to improving engagement from spring into Q3–Q4, with the strongest overall levels in late summer and early fall.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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 SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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.