List of Famous people born in Central Java, Indonesia

Hidayat Nur Wahid was the Speaker of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly for the 2004–2009 period. He resigned as the leader of Prosperous Justice Party on 11 October 2004. Hidayat was mentioned in the media as a possible running mate for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the 2009 Indonesian presidential election.

Sartono Anwar is a former Indonesian footballer who is a football coach. He managed Persisam Putra Samarinda since September 2012.

Rudy Gunawan is a former Indonesian badminton player who played between 1980s and 1990s. He is arguably one of the best doubles players ever to play for Indonesia. Rudy Gunawan won various international championships, both in the men's doubles and mixed doubles events. He has paired up with players such as Eddy Hartono, Rosiana Tendean, Bambang Suprianto, and Ricky Subagja. He was on the Thomas Cup team of Indonesia five times but only won gold in 1994 and 1996. In addition, he helped strengthen the Indonesian team in the race for 1989 Sudirman Cup.

Yohanes Rendy Sugiarto is an Indonesian male badminton player from PB Djarum badminton club. He was the boys' doubles gold medalist at the 2009 Asian Junior Badminton Championships partnered with Angga Pratama.

Arya Maulana Aldiartama is a male Indonesian badminton player from PB Djarum club specializes in doubles.