List of Famous people born in Central Java, Indonesia

Nabiel Makarim was Indonesia's State Minister of the Environment from 2001 to 2004.

Omar Daniel Assegaf or better known as Omar Daniel is an Indonesian actor, presenter, and model. Daniel first plunged into the world of Indonesia's television in 2016 and played as Fahri in the soap opera of SinemArt production titled Anak Jalanan. But he began to be known thanks to his role as Rey in the soap opera Anugerah Cinta. In 2017, Daniel completed his studies at Mercu Buana University and earned his S.IKom.

Mochamad Basuki Hadimuljono is an Indonesian bureaucrat who currently serves as the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing under Joko Widodo. Before his appointment as minister, he had worked for the Indonesian Ministry of Public Works for nine years.

Hendri Kurniawan Saputra is a retired Indonesian-born Singaporean badminton player.

Raden Ngabehi Ranggawarsita was a Javanese poet. He was born into a famous literary family in Surakarta, in Central Java, the Yasadipura family. People regarded him as the last Javanese poet.

Nafa Indria Urbach, better known as Nafa Urbach, an Indonesian soap opera actress and singer. She began her career in the entertainment world through with her song "Bagai Lilin Kecil" composed by Deddy Dores. She is often referred to as the successor to the singer Nike Ardilla.

Poedjono Pranyoto was an Indonesian military officer and politician who served as the governor of Lampung from 1988 until 1997 and the deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly from 1997 until 1999.

Gibran Rakabuming Raka is an Indonesian politician and businessman. He is the eldest child of the seventh Indonesian president Joko Widodo.

Nini Arlette Theilade was a Danish ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher.

Didik Hadiprayitno, born Kwee Tjoen An, better known by his stage name Didik Nini Thowok, is a Javanese dancer who always impersonates women during his performances of traditional Javanese dance and Balinese dance. As he has studied dance in several countries, including Indonesia, India, Japan, and Spain, he often incorporates styles from many cultures in his dances. He is of mixed Chinese-Javanese descent.