List of Famous people born in Dibër County, Albania

Zog I, born Ahmet Muhtar Zogolli, taking the surname Zogu in 1922, was the leader of Albania from 1922 to 1939. He first served as the Prime Minister of Albania (1922–1924), then as President (1925–1928), and finally as the country's King (1928–1939).

Xhemal Pasha Zogu, also known as Jamal Pasha or Jamal Pasha Zogolli, was the Hereditary Governor of Mati, Albania. He was the father of King Zog I of Albania.

Gjon Kastrioti, was an Albanian nobleman, member of the Kastrioti family, and the father of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. He governed the territory between the Cape of Rodon and Debar and had at his disposal an army of 2,000 horsemen.

Hysni Milloshi was the founder and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Albania, successor to the Party of Labor of Albania.