Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Hungary has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 17 times since making its debut in 1994. Hungary attempted to participate in 1993 but failed to qualify from Kvalifikacija za Millstreet, a special qualifying competition set up for seven former Eastern Bloc countries.
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For the most recent participation, see Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.
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Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest | |
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Participating broadcaster | Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap (MTVA; 2011–2019)
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Participation summary | |
Appearances | 17 (14 finals) |
First appearance | 1994 |
Last appearance | 2019 |
Highest placement | 4th: 1994 |
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For the most recent participation see Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 |
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Hungary's first contest in 1994 remains its most successful, with Friderika Bayer finishing in fourth place. The country's only other top five result is a fifth-place finish by András Kállay-Saunders in 2014. Other top ten results are Magdi Rúzsa finishing ninth in 2007, ByeAlex tenth in 2013, and Joci Pápai eighth in 2017, giving Hungary a total of five top ten placements.