List of Famous people born in Durrës County, Albania

Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian nobleman and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is today Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.

Refik Veseli was an Albanian photographer and formerly a co-founder of the Albanian Institute of Monuments. He was decorated along with his family by the state of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations for saving Jews during the Second World War.

Anastasius I "Dicorus" was Byzantine emperor from 491 to 518. He made his career as a government administrator. He came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. His religious tendencies caused tensions throughout his reign. He is often recognized as the first Byzantine emperor.

Agatha was the wife of Emperor Samuel of Bulgaria.

Ibrahim Likmetaj Kodra was an Albanian painter.

Kristaq Rama was an Albanian sculptor, art educator and a member of the Politburo (Untrue) in Communist Albania under Enver Hoxha's rule.

Bujar Nishani is an Albanian politician. He served as President of Albania from 24 July 2012 to 24 July 2017.

Gentian Selmani is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Turkish club Menemenspor and the Albania national under-21 football team.

Orges Shehi is an Albanian professional former football player and current coach of Tirana.

Mustafa Merlika-Kruja was one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence. He served as Prime Minister of Albania during the Italian occupation from December 4, 1941 to January 19, 1943.