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Since 1993, Croatia has been a consistent participant in the Eurovision Song Contest, joining the competition after the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Their inaugural entry, „Don’t Ever Cry“ by the group Put, secured a respectable 15th place. Croatia faced a unique challenge that year, needing to compete in an international pre-contest held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, alongside Bosnia & Herzegovina and Slovenia to qualify for the ESC in Millstreet, Ireland.

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The inclusion of several new countries from the former Eastern bloc presented a logistical challenge, as organizers had to integrate them into the established framework of the competition without overwhelming it. This adjustment was crucial to maintain the integrity and fairness of the event while accommodating the growing diversity of participants.

The 1990 Eurovision Song Contest held in Zagreb stands as a memorable milestone for Croatia and the entire former Yugoslavia. With the electrifying performance of the band Riva and their song „Rock Me,“ Yugoslavia earned the honour of hosting the contest. The prestigious event took place in the stunning Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, adorned beautifully for the occasion.

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Guiding the audience through the evening were the skilled hosts Oliver Mlakar and Helga Vlahović, who delivered a memorable experience. The interval act showcased the rich cultural heritage of Croatia, featuring captivating displays of traditional Croatian music and dance, adding an extra layer of charm to the event.

The Eurovision Song Contest has served as a vital platform for artists from diverse countries, including those from the ex-Yugoslav region, to share their music and talent with a global audience. While criticisms have arisen regarding voting patterns, particularly among Balkan countries, it’s essential to recognize that factors such as shared cultural connections and music preferences often influence voting decisions.

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Croatia experienced its peak success in the Eurovision Song Contest between 1995 and 2002, securing an impressive six top 10 finishes during that period. However, in recent years, Croatia’s engagement and achievements in the competition have notably dwindled. The country faced disappointment by failing to qualify for the Grand Final on four consecutive occasions and even opted for a hiatus from the contest from 2010 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2022.

In more recent years, Croatia’s presence in the Grand Final has been sparse, with only Nina Kraljić in 2016 and Jacques Houdek in 2017 managing to secure a spot. This decline in performance underscores the challenges Croatia has encountered in maintaining its presence and competitiveness in the Eurovision Song Contest in the modern era.

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Last year the striking group Baby Lasagna were able to achieve a phenomenal second place in the Grand Final of Malmö with the catchy tune “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”. Croatia was very close to victory, only 44 points was the gap between Croatia and Switzerland.

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Biggest successes

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4th place, Maja Blagdan with “Sveta Ljubav” (Oslo 1996)

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4th place, Doris Dragovic with “Maria Magdalena” (Jerusalem 1999)

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5th place, Danijela with “Neka Mi Ne Svane” (Birmingham 1998)

History

  • Debut: 1993
  • Participations: 29
  • Victories: 0 (1 as a part of Yugoslavia in 1989)
  • Finals: 20 (9 since 2004)
  • Chances to reach for the final: 69% (50% since 2004)
  • Top 10: 7 (1 since 2004)
  • Chances to reach the Top 10: 35% 65% since 2004)
  • Best place: 2
  • Last places: 0
# host city year performer song points place show
1 Millstreet 1993 Put Don’t Ever Cry 31 15 final
2 Dublin 1994 Tony Cetinski Nek’ti Bude Ljubav Sva 27 16 final
3 Dublin 1995 Magazin and Lidija Nostalgija 91 6 final
4 Oslo 1996 Maja Blagdan Sveta Ljubav 98 4 final
5 Dublin 1997 ENI Probudi Me 24 17 final
6 Birmingham 1998 Danijela Neka Mi Ne Svane 131 5 final
7 Jerusalem 1999 Doris Dragovic Marija Magdalena 118 4 final
8 Stockholm 2000 Goran Karan Kada Zaspu Andeli 70 9 final
9 Copenhagen 2001 Vanna Strings Of My Heart 42 10 final
10 Tallinn 2002 Vesna Pisarovic Everything I Want 44 11 final
11 Riga 2003 Claudia Beni Vise Nisam Tvoja 29 15 final
12 Istanbul 2004 Ivan Mikulic You Are The Only One 50 12 final
13 Kyiv 2005 Boris Novkovic feat. Lado members Vukovi Umiru Sami 115 11 final
14 Athens 2006 Severina Moja Štikla 56 12 final
15 Helsinki 2007 Dragonfly feat. Dado Topic Vjerujem U Ljubav 54 16 semi-final
16 Belgrade 2008 Kraljevi Ulice & 75 Cents Romanca 44 21 final
17 Moscow 2009 Igor Cukrov feat. Andrea Lijepa Tena 45 18 final
18 Oslo 2010 Feminnem Lako Je Sve 33 13 semi-final
19 Düsseldorf 2011 Daria Kinzer Celebrate 41 15 semi-final
20 Baku 2012 Nina Badrić Nebo 42 12 semi-final
21 Malmö 2013 Klapa s mora Mižerja 38 13 semi-final
Copenhagen 2014 withdrawn
Vienna 2015 withdrawn
22 Stockholm 2016 Nina Kraljić Lighthouse 73 23 final
23 Kyiv 2017 Jacques Houdek My Friend 128 13 final
24 Lisbon 2018 Franka Crazy 63 17 semi-final
25 Tel Aviv 2019 Roko The Dream 64 14 semi-final
Corona 2020 Damir Kedžo Divlji Vjetre
26 Rotterdam 2021 Albina Tick-Tock 110 11 semi-final
27 Turin 2022 Mia Dimšić Guilty Pleasure 75 11 semi-final
28 Liverpool 2023 Let 3 Mama ŠČ! 123 13 final
29 Malmö 2024 Baby Lasagna Rim Tim Tagi Dim 547 2 final
30 Basel 2025 Marko Bošnjak Poison Cake 28 12 semi-final

Video Nostalgia

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Tony Cetinski with “Nek’ti Bude Ljubav Sva”, Rank 16 (Dublin 1994)

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Goran Karan with “Kada Zaspu Andeli”, Rank 9 (Stockholm 2000)

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Vesna Pisarovic with “Everything I Want”, Rank 11 (Tallinn 2002)