Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest

Belgium has a rich history in the Eurovision Song Contest, having participated sixty-six times since its debut in nineteen fifty-six. As one of the original seven countries, Belgium has only missed the contest three times, specifically in nineteen ninety-four, nineteen ninety-seven, and two thousand, due to low scores that led to relegation. Despite these setbacks, Belgium has achieved notable success, including a single victory in nineteen eighty-six.

In the early years of the contest, Belgium's best result was a fourth place finish with Tonia's "Un peu de poivre, un peu de sel" in nineteen sixty-six. The country reached its first top three placement in nineteen seventy-eight with Jean Vallée's "L'amour ça fait chanter la vie," which secured second place. The pinnacle of Belgium's Eurovision journey came in nineteen eighty-six when thirteen-year-old Sandra Kim won with "J'aime la vie," marking the country's only win to date.

Belgium has also experienced its share of challenges, finishing last on eight occasions, with the most recent instance occurring in two thousand. The country has notably received nul points twice, in nineteen sixty-two and nineteen sixty-five. Following the introduction of semi-finals in two thousand four, Belgium faced a difficult period, failing to qualify for the final for five consecutive years from two thousand five to two thousand nine.

However, since two thousand ten, Belgium has seen a resurgence in its Eurovision fortunes, qualifying for the final in eight out of fifteen contests. The country has placed in the top ten five times during this period, with standout performances including Tom Dice's sixth place finish with "Me and My Guitar" in two thousand ten, and Loïc Nottet's fourth place with "Rhythm Inside" in two thousand fifteen. More recently, Gustaph's "Because of You" secured seventh place in two thousand twenty-three, further solidifying Belgium's presence in the competition.