Ireland (7)
Ireland sits high in Eurovision lore thanks to a string of wins in 1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996. Even with a gap of years since its last triumph, Ireland remains a fixture in Europe’s top tier. The country has appeared in the competition’s top 10 around thirty times, though finals appearances have varied by year. One moment often recalled is Eimear Quinn’s 1996 victory with The Voice, a performance that still lingers in fans’ memories.
Sweden (6)
Sweden’s Eurovision identity is deeply tied to the stage name ABBA, a pairing that forever linked the country with the contest. Sweden has claimed six wins in 1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012 and 2015. The enduring anthem Waterloo, performed by ABBA, remains a landmark moment in the festival’s history. More recent moments of glory include Loreen’s Euphoria in 2012 and Mans Zelmerlöw’s Heroes in 2015, each reinforcing Sweden’s status as a powerhouse in the contest.
France (5)
France began as a dominant force in Eurovision’s early years, with victories dating back to 1958, 1960s, and into the late 1970s. While the country has been among the more successful participants, its path in recent decades has shifted, and wins have become rarer. France remains a storied participant with a history of strong performances, and Marie Myriam’s 1977 win remains the last French triumph on home soil until today.
Luxembourg (5)
Luxembourg, a small nation with big ambitions, enjoyed five wins in the festival’s earlier decades: 1961, 1965, 1972, 1973 and 1983. Its last appearance in the competition was in 1993. Luxembourg shares a notable distinction with several countries by having achieved victory on its own soil—an achievement France, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and Israel also claim. Jean-Claude Pascal was the first to win on Luxembourg’s home stage with Nous les amoureux, a historic moment in the competition’s lore.
United Kingdom (5)
The United Kingdom long stood as Eurovision’s most consistent participant, with uninterrupted entry since the festival’s inception in 1959. While recent years have been less kind, the UK still boasts five wins—1967, 1969, 1976, 1981 and 1997—and a remarkable record of fifteen second-place finishes. Iconic British stars like Blue and Bonnie Tyler helped shape the country’s enduring brand in Eurovision, even as the collective fortunes have shifted and the nation has found the podium less often in the last two decades.
Netherlands (5)
The Netherlands has a storied Eurovision history, with five wins in 1957, 1959, 1969, 1975 and 2019. The nation did skip the competition on rare occasions—1995 and 2002—due to past outcomes, but returned strongly, culminating in Duncan Laurence’s 2019 victory with Arcade. The most recent edition saw a grand celebration in Rotterdam, a city that later hosted the contest after Maneskin’s triumph in 2021. The Dutch run is a testament to resilience and artistic reinvention over many decades.