List of Famous people born in Albania

Gramoz Ruçi is an Albanian politician, serving as the head of the parliamentarian group of the ruling Socialist Party of Albania until 2017. In September 2017, he assumed the office of the Chairman of the Parliament of Albania for the new parliamentary session.

Shpëtim Duro is an Albanian professional football coach.

Pyrros Dimas is a Greek politician and former weightlifter. He is currently the technical director for USA Weightlifting, having taken that position in June 2017. Dimas has also been involved in politics as a member of the Greek parliament, representing the Panhellenic Socialist Movement from 2012 to 2015. Dimas is the most decorated Greek athlete in the Olympics and is widely considered as one of the greatest weightlifters of all time, having been three times Olympic Gold Medalist, and three times World Champion.

Pandeli Sotir Majko is an Albanian socialist politician. He served twice as Prime Minister of Albania; once from 1998 to 1999, and again in 2002.

Frederik Ndoci is an Albanian singer, songwriter, poet, writer, actor and international Recording artist. He also represented his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, with the song "Hear My Plea".

Bamir Myrteza Topi is an Albanian diplomat and politician. He also was the President of Albania from July of 2007 to July of 2012.

Ylli Bufi is an Albanian politician who served briefly as the 26th Prime Minister of Albania in 1991.

Bledi Shkëmbi is an Albanian professional football coach and former player.

Vilson Ahmeti is an Albanian political figure. He served as the 27th Prime Minister of Albania between 10 December 1991 and 13 April 1992. He was appointed to the position by President Ramiz Alia on December 4, following the dismissal of seven ministers, the resignation of Ylli Bufi, and the dissolution of the June 12th caretaker government. He had previously served as a minister in the Socialist government.