Eurovision 2026: Iceland Suffers Historic Ratings Crash Following Boycott
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Icelandic Eurovision Viewership Plummets to Record Low After Withdrawal Meta Description: RÚV's decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 led to an unprecedented ratings crash, with only 13.5% of Icelanders tuning in.
If there is something that Icelanders love more than glaciers and hot springs, it is the Eurovision Song Contest. Iceland has always been considered the nation most obsessed with Eurovision, with imaginary viewing figures that routinely border on 100%. However, the decision to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in protest of Israel's participation led to one of the largest and most embarrassing ratings crashes in European history.
Historically, according to data from the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV and Gallup, Iceland consistently holds the ratings records for the competition, boasting the highest market share in Europe relative to its population. This data was strictly maintained even in years when the country failed to qualify for the Grand Final, such as from 2015 to 2018, when the market share still...







