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June 2025 - June 2026
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Norway’s click-through-rate (CTR) pattern over the past 12 months tells a story of sharp swings and a modestly lower long‑run level versus the global benchmark. 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.
Norway began the window at a 2.03% CTR in June 2025 and closed at 2.90% in May 2026 — an absolute rise of 0.88 points, or roughly +43% from start to finish. The 12‑month median CTR in Norway averaged about 1.92%, with a high of 3.53% in July 2025 and a low of 1.00% in August 2025. Over the same months the global (baseline) median averaged approximately 2.00% CTR, starting at 1.78% in June 2025 and finishing near 2.08% in May 2026.
The Norwegian time series was marked by dramatic month‑to‑month moves: a sharp July surge to 3.53% followed by a plunge to ~1.00% in August — a near 72% decline from peak to trough. Other notable moves include a mid‑winter rebound into February (2.44%) and a strong finish in May (2.90%). Across the year Norway’s average CTR sits slightly below the global level (about 3.7% lower).
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The rhythm is uneven rather than steadily seasonal. Summer volatility dominates: July shows an outsized lift, while August records the deepest dip. Q4 (October–December) was relatively muted, with CTRs clustering in the 1.15–1.55% range before early‑Q1 recovery. February recorded a clear rebound (2.44%), followed by a pullback in March and a progressive rise into May. Performance typically softens through Q4 as competition rises, with engagement rebounding in early Q1 — the Norway series reflects that general cadence but with sharper intramonth shocks.
Relative to the global baseline, Norway was intermittently above and below market. Norway led global CTRs in July (+~89% vs July baseline) and again in May (+~39%), but trailed in several months — most sharply in October (≈41% below) and August (≈47% below). The narrowest relative gap occurred in April when Norway was roughly 9% below the global CTR. Monthly volatility quantifies the contrast: Norway’s average absolute month‑to‑month change was roughly 0.71 percentage points, compared with about 0.065 points for the global benchmark — roughly ten times more volatile. In aggregate the global trend rose steadily (~+17% from June to May), while Norway’s path was choppier but ended with a larger cumulative lift.
Understanding Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks for all industries in Norway helps advertisers evaluate engagement trends and compare performance to global patterns. This view of CTR performance, CPM analysis and country-specific ad costs for Norway and the global baseline frames how engagement moved across seasons and where volatility concentrated.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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