The Swedish Melodifestival 2001 had the most viewers, according to SVT. 3 839 000
Swedes wached the show. The Eurovision Song Contest attracted 3 584 000 people in Sweden.

The high number of viewers prooves that the Eurovision Song Contest is getting more and more popular in Sweden.

The first semi-final for Melodifestivalen will be held in Växjö Tipshallen on January 19.