Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest
| Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest | |
|---|---|
| Eurovision Song Contest | |
| Participating broadcaster | Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 21 (12 finals) |
| First appearance | 2004 |
| Highest placement | 5th: 2012 |
| Related articles | |
| Festivali i Këngës | |
| For the most recent participation see Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | |
Albania has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 21 times since its debut in 2004. The current Albanian broadcaster for the contest is Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), which selects the country's entry each year through the national final Festivali i Këngës, a longstanding song contest held yearly since 1962.
Albania's debut in 2004 was successful, with "The Image of You" by Anjeza Shahini, finishing in 7th place. It remained the country's best result until 2012, when "Suus" by Rona Nishliu finished 5th. The country also reached the top ten in 2025, finishing eighth with "Zjerm" by Shkodra Elektronike. Albania has participated every year since their debut and has made it to the final 12 out of 21 times.