List of Famous people born in Central Denmark Region, Kingdom of Denmark

Kølig Kaj, born Thomas Lægaard Sørensen is a Danish rapper who gained national fame in 1997 by winning Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with his song "Stemmen i mit liv".

Mads Christensen is a Danish-German professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Herning Blue Fox of the Metal Ligaen (DEN).

Ib Frederiksen is a former Danish badminton player.

Christian Andersen is a Danish former cyclist. He competed in the individual road race at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Jacob Nielsen Larsen is a Danish former cyclist.

Mai Surrow is a Danish badminton player. In 2016, she won the mixed doubles titles at the Portugal International tournament partnered with Mikkel Mikkelsen. In May 2016, she and Mikkelsen lifted their second title as a pair in only their fourth tournament together at the Slovenia International tournament.

Rasmus Gemke is a Danish badminton player. He was awarded the 2012 Badminton Denmark Comet of the Year. He was part of the Danish national U-19 team to win bronze at the 2015 European Junior Badminton Championships in Lubin, Poland. He started his senior international debut at the 2016 Belgian International tournament.

Pernille Harder is a former Danish badminton player from Kastrup-Magleby BK.