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July 2025 - July 2026
Detailed observation of presented data
Norway’s cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) profile ran consistently below the global benchmark through the 13-month window, with sharper month-to-month swings and a few standout reversals. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for All industries in Norway compared to the global benchmark.
Across July 2025–July 2026 Norway’s median CPM averaged about 11.1 (rounded) versus a global baseline average of roughly 20.6 — roughly 46% below the worldwide level. Norway’s CPM began at about 10.85 in July 2025 and finished at 6.85 in July 2026, a decline of roughly 37% from start to finish. The low point was 6.85 (July 2026) and the high point was 17.67 (June 2026). Volatility (monthly standard deviation) in Norway was approximately 2.92 CPM units, noticeably higher than the global volatility of about 2.15 — Norway was about 36% more volatile than the baseline.
Key monthly moves read like a series of lifts and drops: a summer low in September 2025 (≈6.87), a steady climb through autumn into a November 2025 lift to ~13.68, a plateau across December–April in the low-teens, then a sharp spike in June 2026 (+69% month-over-month from May to June) and an abrupt rebound-to-drop into July 2026 (−61%). Those swings produced a broader range in Norway than in the global baseline, which hovered between ~16.47 and ~24.26.
Seasonally, Norway showed a modest Q4 uptick with the November 2025 peak, mirroring the global balance of heightened competition in late autumn — though at a lower absolute CPM. The winter-to-spring window (December–April) settled around the low-to-mid-teens in Norway, then summer produced the most dramatic pivot: June’s sudden lift and the following July trough created one of the year’s sharpest short-term reversals. Overall rhythm: softer pockets in late summer/early autumn and sharp, short-lived spikes in late spring/early summer.
Month-by-month, Norway ran between roughly 36% and 80% of the global CPM. The narrowest gap occurred in June 2026 (Norway ≈17.7 vs global ≈22.0 — about 80% of global), while the widest gap was in September 2025 (Norway ≈6.9 vs global ≈19.2 — about 36% of global). In aggregate phrasing: Norway was below average but more volatile, with intermittent months where the gap to the global CPM narrowed substantially.
Understanding Facebook Ads benchmarks, CPC trends, CPM analysis and country-specific ad costs for All industries in Norway gives a clear view of industry ad performance and how local CPM dynamics compare to global patterns.
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 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. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.
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.
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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Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)
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.
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