Exclusive to EuroMix: Millions of views, millions of listens, and endless drama – Eurovision 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling battles in the history of the contest. Who is on top of the viewing rankings? All the details in the article!

The Eurovision competition for 2025 is rapidly approaching, and discussions around the competing songs are heating up. While betting tables give an edge to certain countries, the viewership and listenership data on streaming platforms offer a completely different glimpse into the popularity of the songs. KAJ, the representatives of Sweden, have made an impressive achievement with millions of views and listens – but is that enough to lead the competition? The full rankings are in the rest of the article!

Listen to the Sweden’s Eurovision 2025 song, performed by KAJ:

Israel Surprises with Impressive Viewing Figures

According to the data we reveal exclusively, Yuval Rafael has garnered about 1.2 million views on the official Eurovision YouTube page, alongside 790,000 additional views on the official “Kan” channel. The song has also seen significant success on Spotify, with 455,000 listens.

In total, the number of listens for the Israeli song reaches around 2.5 million – a remarkable figure that places Israel among the leading countries this year. It’s worth noting that the song was only released at the beginning of the week, and the numbers reflect the growing interest in Israel’s Eurovision 2025 entry!

Sweden Continues to Dominate the Scene

Despite Israel’s success, Sweden undeniably leads with exceptionally high viewership figures. The Swedish song has earned around 2.6 million views on the official Eurovision YouTube page and an additional 1.3 million views on the Melodifestivalen channel.

However, the most impressive stat is the number of Spotify listens – an astounding 13 million. It’s possible that the huge interest is due to Sweden’s first-place position in the betting odds tables.

Austria, the Netherlands, and Finland in a Tight Race

Austria, currently second in the betting tables, presents strong numbers with 1.5 million views on the official Eurovision page, alongside about a million listens on Spotify.

The Netherlands, in fifth place, surprises with about 2 million views on YouTube and 3.6 million listens on Spotify.

Finland, on the other hand, shows particularly strong data with 2.1 million views on YouTube, an additional 3 million views on the Finnish “UMK” channel, and 6.3 million listens on Spotify.

A Surprise from Estonia and Belgium

Estonia, ranked seventh in the betting tables, enjoys intriguing data – about 752,000 views on the local national selection YouTube page, 6.8 million views on the artist’s official page, and 5.6 million listens on Spotify.

Belgium, ranked eighth, has earned about a million views on YouTube and 1.7 million listens on Spotify – not particularly impressive compared to the country that led the betting tables when they first opened, but still competitive.

Ukraine, Albania, and San Marino Complete the List

Ukraine, ranked ninth in the betting tables, has amassed 334,000 views on the Eurovision YouTube page, 382,000 more on the Ukrainian “Vidbir” page, 737,000 on the band’s official page, and 1.5 million listens on Spotify.

Albania, ranked 10th in the betting tables, surprises with 2 million views on YouTube, alongside 500,000 additional views on the Albanian national selection channel and 1.4 million listens on Spotify.

San Marino, ranked 16th in the betting tables, has astonishing numbers: 90,000 views on the official Eurovision YouTube page, 280,000 on the local national selection page, 2.5 million views from the San Remo Festival performance, and an impressive 12 million views on the official music video, alongside 6.2 million listens on Spotify. Watch San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 entry:

Country Rankings by Total Views and Listens, from Highest to Lowest, Based on Official Data:

1. San Marino – Approximately 21 million views and listens (12 million on the official music video, 6.2 million on Spotify, 2.5 million from the San Remo Festival, 280,000 on the local national selection, 90,000 on the Eurovision YouTube)
2. Sweden – Approximately 16.9 million views and listens (13 million on Spotify, 2.6 million on the Eurovision YouTube, 1.3 million on the Melodifestivalen YouTube)
3. Estonia – Approximately 13 million views and listens (6.8 million on the artist’s YouTube, 5.6 million on Spotify, 737,000 on the local national selection)
4. Finland – Approximately 11.3 million views and listens (6.3 million on Spotify, 3 million on the national selection YouTube, 2 million on the Eurovision YouTube)
5. The Netherlands – Approximately 5.5 million views and listens (3.6 million on Spotify, 1.9 million on the Eurovision YouTube)
6. Albania – Approximately 3.9 million views and listens (2 million on the Eurovision YouTube, 500,000 on the Albanian national selection, 1.4 million on Spotify)
7. Belgium – Approximately 2.7 million views and listens (1.7 million on Spotify, 1 million on the Eurovision YouTube)
8. Israel – Approximately 2.5 million views and listens (1.2 million on the Eurovision YouTube, 790,000 on the Kan YouTube, 455,000 on Spotify)
9. Austria – Approximately 2.5 million views and listens (1.5 million on the Eurovision YouTube, 1 million on Spotify)
10. Ukraine – Approximately 2.9 million views and listens (1.5 million on Spotify, 737,000 on the band’s YouTube, 382,000 on the national selection YouTube, 334,000 on the Eurovision YouTube)

*The data is accurate as of the publication of this article.

The numbers may tell a different story, but ultimately – Eurovision is not just about the numbers. Will Sweden manage to maintain its lead, or will another country surprise Europe? The viewership data paints an intriguing picture, and what starts on YouTube and Spotify could still end with a victory on Europe’s grand stage. Will KAJ manage to surprise everyone? The final is approaching – and all possibilities are open.

The Israeli Eurovision Song for 2025 – All the Details

The Israeli Eurovision song was revealed during a festive broadcast aired on the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation “KAN”, during which the creators of the song and the members of the committee who chose the song for the competition appeared. The broadcast was hosted by Hila Korach, and during it, Yuval Rafael performed alongside Israel’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Eden Golan, and together they performed the song “Hurricane.” At the end of the broadcast, the official music video for the Israeli Eurovision song was revealed.

What Does the Israeli Eurovision Song Mean?

The song “New Day Will Rise” addresses one of the most universal and profound themes – the life-giving power of love and hope. The lyrics speak of dealing with loss, separation, and pain, but also about the possibility of overcoming and renewing. The song conveys the belief that with every ending comes a new beginning, that pain will fade, and love will remain with us. Each verse of the song highlights the way hope and love can carry us even in times of darkness and pain.

What Does the French Verse in Israel’s Eurovision Song Say?

The French verse in “New Day Will Rise” differs somewhat from the English verses in terms of emotional approach. While the English verses emphasize the light that enters our lives even in tough times and the love that remains with us after separation, the French verse, “Et même si tu dis adieu, Tu ne partiras jamais,” focuses more directly on the spiritual presence of the beloved, stressing the idea that love stays even when we part ways.

Who Will Direct Israel’s Eurovision Performance?

The team directing Israel’s Eurovision performance, with Yuval Rafael performing the song, is composed of Shai Bondar, Yuval Cohen, and Yoav Tsafir. The three also collaborated last year with the song “Hurricane,” which earned Israel 5th place in the Grand Final.

Yuval Raphael – Who are you?

Yuval, 24, from Ra’anana, lived in Geneva, Switzerland, during her childhood. She disclosed that she escaped from a Hamas terror attack on October 7th, during which grenades were thrown and shots were fired at a party. Many around her were killed, and she had to pretend to be dead to survive. What strengthens Yuval is music and advocacy for Israel. She has spoken in front of world leaders, met influential people, and even spoke at a Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. She has become a focal point for international advocacy, presenting the true face of Israel and correcting the false image portrayed in the global arena. Her insistence on presenting the truth has made her a central and influential figure in both Israeli and global culture.

Yuval has never sung professionally and only started performing in front of audiences in recent months. The echoes of her performances quickly spread on social media, garnering warm praise and responses from viewers.

Yuval won first place in the TV show “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025” after being chosen by the panel of judges and the home audience. She will represent Israel in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, in hopes of bringing Israel its fifth win in the competition.

Eurovision 2025: This is Israel’s 47th participation in Eurovision. Israel joined the competition in 1973 and has won it four times over the years. Israel’s last victory was at Eurovision 2018 with the song “Toy” performed by singer Netta Barzilai.