Eurovision Voting Analysis: High Scores, Top-3 Patterns and National Tendencies
Every year, Eurovision delivers memorable performances, dramatic scoreboards and endless debate about how countries vote. While final rankings tell one story, a deeper understanding comes from examining where nations place their highest scores — the famous 12, 10 and 8 points.
This study focuses on the Top-3 scores awarded by each country through both the jury vote and the public televote. These numbers help explain how different countries approach voting, whether they reward consensus favourites, regional neighbours, diaspora-linked acts, or entries that appeal to distinct national tastes.
By keeping the full statistical structure for each country, we can compare voting behaviour more accurately and identify long-term trends.
Albania
Jury Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Jury Winners: 5/9
- Jury Winner in the Top-3: 6/9
- Jury Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 6/9
- Jury Top-3 entries included in the total of Top-3s: 13/27
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 14
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 6
12 Points Distribution
- Italy x3
- Switzerland x2
- Australia x1
- North Macedonia x1
- Sweden x1
- France x1
Most Voted Countries in Jury Top-3
- Italy 5/9
- Switzerland 4/6
- France 3/9
Public Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Public Vote Winners: 1/9
- Public Vote Winner in the Top-3: 4/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 2/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 10/27
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 15
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 6
12 Points Distribution
- Italy x3
- Greece x2
- Australia x1
- Russia x1
- Switzerland x1
- Croatia x1
Most Voted Countries in Public Top-3
- Italy 9/9
- Greece 3/6
- Croatia 2/4
- Bulgaria 2/5
Overview
Albania shows a clear long-term preference for Italy in both voting groups. The juries tend to follow broader Eurovision consensus choices, while the televote more strongly rewards regional and neighbouring countries.
Armenia
Jury Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Jury Winners: 1/8
- Jury Winner in the Top-3: 4/8
- Jury Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 8/8
- Jury Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 12/24
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 13
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 5
12 Points Distribution
- France x3
- Sweden x2
- Portugal x1
- Spain x1
- Israel x1
Most Voted Countries in Jury Top-3
- France 3/8
- Sweden 3/8
- Italy 3/8
- Portugal 3/7
Public Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Public Vote Winners: 1/8
- Public Vote Winner in the Top-3: 4/8
- Public Vote Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 3/8
- Public Vote Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 9/24
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 13
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 5
12 Points Distribution
- Russia x2
- Cyprus x2
- Estonia x2
- Israel x1
- France x1
Most Voted Countries in Public Top-3
- France 4/8
- Cyprus 3/6
Overview
Armenia has one of the strongest jury records for rewarding elite-performing entries, having always given its jury 12 points to a song that finished in the jury Top-3. The public vote is more selective, with stronger support for culturally connected countries.
Australia
Jury Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Jury Winners: 0/8
- Jury Winner in the Top-3: 2/8
- Jury Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 4/9
- Jury Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 9/26
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 20
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 7
12 Points Distribution
- Sweden x2
- Belgium x2
- United Kingdom x1
- Malta x1
- Spain x1
- Ireland x1
- Greece x1
Most Voted Countries in Jury Top-3
- Sweden 3/9
Public Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Public Vote Winners: 5/9
- Public Vote Winner in the Top-3: 6/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 7/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 12/27
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 16
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 7
12 Points Distribution
- Israel x3
- Belgium x1
- Moldova x1
- Norway x1
- Iceland x1
- Ukraine x1
- Finland x1
Most Voted Countries in Public Top-3
- Israel 3/8
- Sweden 3/9
Overview
Australia’s juries are highly independent and widely spread, having included 20 countries in their jury Top-3 rankings. The televote is more aligned with broader public trends and often favours Nordic, Baltic and Israeli entries.
Austria
Jury Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Jury Winners: 4/7
- Jury Winner in the Top-3: 7/7
- Jury Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 6/9
- Jury Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 14/25
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 17
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 9
12 Points Distribution
- Finland x1
- Switzerland x1
- Italy x1
- United Kingdom x1
- Iceland x1
- North Macedonia x1
- Israel x1
- Netherlands x1
- Australia x1
Most Voted Countries in Jury Top-3
- Switzerland 3/6
- Netherlands 3/7
- Sweden 3/9
Public Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Public Vote Winners: 4/9
- Public Vote Winner in the Top-3: 7/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 5/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 12/27
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 19
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 9
12 Points Distribution
- Germany x1
- Croatia x1
- Finland x1
- Ukraine x1
- Serbia x1
- Switzerland x1
- Czechia x1
- Portugal x1
- Poland x1
Most Voted Countries in Public Top-3
- Italy 4/9
- Serbia 3/7
Overview
Austria is one of the most evenly spread voters in Eurovision. It has awarded 12 points to a different country each year in both jury and televote, making it one of the least predictable countries.
Azerbaijan
Jury Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Jury Winners: 2/9
- Jury Winner in the Top-3: 5/9
- Jury Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 3/9
- Jury Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 8/27
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 19
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 6
12 Points Distribution
- Russia x3
- Israel x2
- Belarus x1
- Albania x1
- United Kingdom x1
- Switzerland x1
Most Voted Countries in Jury Top-3
- Russia 3/3
- Albania 2/5
- Israel 2/8
- Ukraine 2/8
- Sweden 2/9
- Italy 2/9
Public Vote
- Sets of 12 points awarded to Public Vote Winners: 5/9
- Public Vote Winner in the Top-3: 8/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries awarded with sets of 12 points: 6/9
- Public Vote Top-3 entries included in total Top-3s: 17/27
- Number of countries voted in the Top-3: 17
- Number of countries awarded 12 points: 5
12 Points Distribution
- Israel x4
- Russia x2
- Croatia x1
- Ukraine x1
- Bulgaria x1
Most Voted Countries in Public Top-3
- Israel 4/8
- Ukraine 4/8
Overview
Azerbaijan shows one of the clearest jury-televote contrasts. The juries are less aligned with overall frontrunners, while the televote strongly backs popular mainstream contenders, especially Israel and Ukraine.
What These Patterns Tell Us About Eurovision
1. Juries and Publics Often Behave Like Two Different Countries
In many nations, jury and televote choices differ substantially. Albania and Azerbaijan are especially clear examples.
2. Some Countries Vote Predictably
Italy receiving Albania’s televote Top-3 every year demonstrates how recurring preferences matter over time.
3. Others Are Highly Volatile
Austria spreads support widely, making annual prediction difficult.
4. Consensus Winners Still Matter
Countries whose publics repeatedly reward eventual winners often act as strong indicators of broader momentum.
Why This Matters for Future Eurovision Predictions
When building forecasts, betting models or scoreboard simulations, looking only at past total points can miss important nuance. Top-3 allocation history helps identify:
- Reliable allies
- Jury-safe territories
- Televote hotspots
- Surprise point sources
- Countries resistant to hype
These details often become decisive in close contests.
Final Conclusions
These figures highlight that Eurovision voting is rarely random. Some countries reward excellence as recognised across Europe, others prioritise cultural affinity, and many split sharply between jury professionalism and public emotion.
Studying Top-3 score allocations offers one of the most effective ways to understand future Eurovision voting behaviour, identify dependable allies, and anticipate scoreboard momentum before the first points are even announced.
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