# List of Indonesians

The following is a list of Indonesians.

## Academics

* Luthfi Assyaukanie
* Azyumardi Azra
* Arief Budiman, sociologist, brother of Soe Hok Gie, professor at the University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University
* Winai Dahlan, founder Director of the Halal Science Center Chulalongkorn University
* Firmanzah
* Sunaryati Hartono
* Ong Hok Ham, one of the leading experts on Indonesian history during the 19th century Dutch colonial rule
* Samaun Samadikun
* Pantur Silaban
* Yohanes Surya
* Leo Suryadinata
* Jawahir Thontowi
* Djoehana Wiradikarta
* Florentinus Gregorius Winarno, food scientist

## Arts and entertainment
### Arts

* Basuki Abdullah
* Affandi
* Kartika Affandi-Koberl
* Marina Joesoef, painter and photographer
* Raden Saleh
* Asep Sunandar Sunarya
* Tio Tjay

### Dance

* Freya Jayawardana, singer and dancer
* Gusmiati Suid (1942–2001), choreographer
* Nun Zairina (1932–2007), dancer, actress, model, and dance instructor

### Film

* Oka Antara, actor
* Ateng, actor, comedian
* Laudya Chintya Bella, actress
* Meriam Bellina, actress
* Titi Rajo Bintang, actress, drummer
* Garin Nugroho, film director
* Rianti Cartwright, actress, presenter
* Pierre Coffin (half Indonesian), French co-director of Despicable Me
* Nia Dinata, film director
* Julie Estelle, actress
* Ian Gouw, Chinese-Indonesian descent Hong Kong actor and model
* Tania Gunadi, actress
* Christine Hakim, actress
* Usmar Ismail, film director
* Famke Janssen (quarter-Indonesian)
* Titi Kamal, actress
* Rano Karno, actor, politician
* Sophia Latjuba (half-Indonesian), actress
* Bunga Citra Lestari, actress, singer
* Tuti Indra Malaon, actress
* Camelia Malik, actress
* Deddy Mizwar, actor and film director
* Prisia Nasution, actress
* Jajang C. Noer, actress
* Soekarno M. Noer, actor
* Tio Pakusadewo, actor
* Barry Prima, actor
* Reza Rahadian, actor
* Chelsea Islan, actress
* Nora Samosir (half-Indonesian), Singaporean actress
* Asrul Sani, writer, poet and screenwriter
* Nadia Saphira, actress, model, lawyer
* Nicholas Saputra, actor
* Joko Anwar, film director
* Dian Sastrowardoyo, actress
* Acha Septriasa, actress
* Abimana Aryasatya, actor and film producer
* Sjumandjaja, director, screenwriter, and actor
* Bing Slamet, actor
* Julyana Soelistyo, American stage and film actress
* Sophan Sophiaan, actor
* Tora Sudiro, actor
* Suzzanna, actress
* Joe Taslim, actor
* Revalina Sayuthi Temat, actress
* Imelda Therinne, actress
* Wim Umboh, film director
* Iko Uwais, actor
* Nirina Zubir, actress, presenter
* Lo Lieh, Indonesian-born Hong Kong actor
* Mimi Mariani, actress
* Titien Sumarni, actress and producer

### Music

* Stephen Tong, pastor, music director and principal conductor, Indonesian evangelist.
* Eunice Tong, Indonesian Women Conductor, Conductor of Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra, Main Conductor of G20 Bali Summit in 2022
* Rebecca Tong, Indonesian Women Conductor, First Prize Winner of the inaugural La Maestra competition in 2020, held in Paris
* Daniel Adams-Ray, Swedish rapper, singer of Indonesian descent
* Ebiet G. Ade, country singer
* Wisnu Witono Adhi, Norwegian Idol finalist
* Afgan, pop singer
* Vidi Aldiano, singer
* Joey Alexander, pianist
* Ahmad Albar, rock singer
* Haddad Alwi, nasheed singer
* Amara, singer-songwriter
* Tiara Andini, singer, runner up Indonesian Idol season 10
* Raisa Andriana, singer
* Anggun
* Ian Antono, guitarist, songwriter
* Anan Anwar (half-Indonesian)
* Joni Anwar (half-Indonesian)
* Nicky Astria, singer
* Nike Ardilla, singer
* Nowela Elizabeth Auparay, winner of the seventh season of Indonesian Idol, singer
* Carmit Bachar (quarter-Indonesian), singer
* Michelle Branch (quarter-Indonesian), singer, musician
* Adia Chan, Chinese-Indonesian Hong Kong actress, singer, model, and spokesperson
* Rich Brian, rapper
* Chrisye
* Inul Daratista, dangdut singer
* Dewiq, singer-songwriter
* Ahmad Dhani, rock musician
* Angger Dimas, DJ
* Hetty Koes Endang
* Maia Estianty
* Iwan Fals, singer
* Glenn Fredly, pop R&B singer-songwriter
* Giring Ganesha
* Melly Goeslaw, singer-songwriter
* Erwin Gutawa
* Gita Gutawa, singer-songwriter, actress
* Eduardus Halim, American pianist of Chinese-Indonesian descent
* Berlian Hutauruk
* Rhoma Irama, dangdut singer-songwriter
* Nazril Irham, singer, vocalist of Noah
* Audy Item
* Mulan Jameela, singer
* Januarisman, winner of the fifth season of Indonesian Idol, rock singer
* Iwa K, rapper
* Lala Karmela
* Tonny Koeswoyo
* Krisdayanti, singer
* Lee Kum-Sing, classical pianist
* Indra Lesmana, jazz pianist
* Reza Ningtyas Lindh, Swedish Idol finalist
* Fatin Shidqia Lubis, winner of the first season of X Factor Indonesia
* A. T. Mahmud
* Dougy Mandagi, vocals and guitar with The Temper Trap
* Gesang Martohartono, Keroncong composer, songwriter of the famous song "Bengawan Solo"
* Jessica Mauboy, runner-up of the fourth season of Australian Idol, Australian r&b singer of Indonesian descent
* Once Mekel
* Poppy Mercury, singer
* Agnez Mo, R&B singer and dancer
* Frans Mohede, singer
* Mike Mohede, winner of the second season of Indonesian Idol, soul and gospel singer
* Addie MS
* Mytha Mulyarto, winner of the first season of Mamamia Show, jazz singer
* Fariz Rustam Munaf
* Sherina Munaf, actress, singer-songwriter
* Taco Ockerse, singer
* Vina Panduwinata
* Eric Papilaya, Eurovision Song Contest 2007 representative of Austria
* Dewi Persik
* Indah Dewi Pertiwi
* Broery Pesulima, singer-songwriter
* Titiek Puspa, singer-songwriter, actress
* Rainych
* Bebi Romeo, singer-songwriter
* Rossa, singer
* Darian Sahanaja, singer-songwriter
* Ruth Sahanaya, singer
* Daniel Sahuleka (half-Indonesian), musician and singer
* Isyana Sarasvati
* Citra Scholastika
* Elfa Secioria
* Shae, singer
* Yuni Shara, singer
* Putri Ayu Silaen, soprano singer
* Wibi Soerjadi, pianist
* Sandhy Sondoro, singer
* Raden Ajeng Srimulat, Keroncong singer and comedian
* Dira Sugandi, jazz singer
* Elvy Sukaesih
* Mbah Surip, reggae singer
* Aubrey Suwito, Malaysian pianist, keyboardist, songwriter of Indonesian descent
* Terry, singer
* Ayu Tingting, dangdut singer
* Goh Soon Tioe (quarter-Indonesian), key player in the development of classical music for post-war Singapore
* Titi DJ, singer
* Joy Tobing, winner of the first season of Indonesian Idol, singer
* Trie Utami, jazz singer
* Alex Van Halen (quarter-Indonesian), member of the rock group Van Halen
* Eddie Van Halen (quarter-Indonesian), member of the rock group Van Halen
* Armand Van Helden (quarter Indonesian), DJ
* Hendry Wijaya, pianist
* Kuei Pin Yeo, pianist
* Wayan Yudane, gangsa player and an exponent of Balinese music in New Zealand
* Catalina Yue (quarter-Indonesian), Canadian-American actress, singer
* Yura, singer

### Television

* Raffi Ahmad, actor, presenter, TV personality, comedian
* Rachel Amanda, actress
* Sutan Amrull, American-Indonesian TV personality, makeup artist, drag performer
* Lulu Antariksa (half-Indonesian), American actress, singer
* Tukul Arwana, host of talk show Bukan Empat Mata
* Indy Barends, presenter
* Basuki, member of traditional comedy group Srimulat
* Indra Birowo, actor, comedian
* Billy Chong, actor
* Sandra Dewi, actress, TV personality
* Dorce Gamalama, trans woman pop singer, actress, presenter, and comedian
* Mark-Paul Gosselaar (quarter-Indonesian), American actor
* Tania Gunadi, American actress of Chinese-Indonesian descent
* Donna Harun (half-Indonesian), actress, presenter, TV personality
* Dude Harlino, actor
* Jojon, comedian
* Kristin Kreuk (half-Indonesian), Canadian actress
* Daniel Mananta, presenter
* Marshanda, actress, singer
* Amelia Natasha, presenter
* Soimah Pancawati, traditional singer and performer, comedian
* Julia Perez, comedian, actress, singer
* Nia Ramadhani, actress, socialite
* Olla Ramlan, actress, presenter, socialite, TV personality
* Feni Rose, presenter
* Evan Sanders, actor, presenter
* Alyssa Soebandono, actress
* Benyamin Sueb, actor, comedian, film director and singer
* Sule, comedian
* Alin Sumarwata (half-Indonesian), Australian actress
* Shireen Sungkar, actress
* Olga Syahputra, comedian
* Syahrini, TV personality, singer, socialite
* Aliando Syarief, actor
* Mikha Tambayong, actress, model
* Chelsea Olivia Wijaya (half-Indonesian), actress
* Nikita Willy, actress
* Rini Wulandari, winner of the fourth season of Indonesian Idol, singer
* Tantowi Yahya, presenter
* Rissanda Putri Tuarissa, actress and member of JKT48

## Business and economics
### Business people

* Aburizal Bakrie
* Ciputra
* Erick Thohir
* Setiawan Djody
* Batara Eto
* Rachman Halim
* Michael Bambang Hartono
* Robert Budi Hartono
* Bob Hasan
* Dahlan Iskan
* Abdul Latief
* Prajogo Pangestu
* Probosutedjo
* Raam Punjabi
* James Riady
* Mochtar Riady
* Bob Sadino
* Sudono Salim (Liem Sioe Liong)
* Anthoni Salim (Liem Hong Sien)
* Michael Joseph Sampoerna
* Putera Sampoerna
* Jaka Singgih
* Martua Sitorus
* William Soeryadjaya
* Tommy Suharto
* Jaya Suprana
* Djoko Susanto
* Sehat Sutardja
* Tan Khoen Swie
* Dato Sri Tahir
* Chairul Tanjung
* Hary Tanoesoedibjo
* Sukanto Tanoto
* Sandiaga Salahudin Uno
* Jusuf Wanandi (Liem Bian Kie)
* Eka Tjipta Widjaja
* Fuganto Widjaja
* Tomy Winata
* Surya Wonowidjojo
* Susilo Wonowidjojo

### Business executives

* Karen Agustiawan
* Betti Alisjahbana
* Rinaldi Firmansyah
* Ibnu Sutowo

### Economists

* Armida Alisjahbana, State Minister for National Development Planning (2009-2014)
* J. Soedradjad Djiwandono, Governor of Bank of Indonesia (1993-1998)
* Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, Minister of Industry and Trade (1950-1951) and Minister of Finance (1952-1953)
* Kwik Kian Gie, Coordinating Minister for Economics and Finance (1999-2000)
* Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance (2016-present) and Managing Director of the World Bank Group (2010-2016)
* Agus Martowardojo, Minister of Finance (2010-2013) and Governor of Bank of Indonesia (2013)
* Darmin Nasution, Governor of Bank of Indonesia (2010-2013)
* Widjojo Nitisastro, Coordinating Minister for Economics, Finance and Industry (1973-1983)
* Mari Pangestu, Minister of Trade (2004-2011)
* Radius Prawiro, Governor of Bank of Indonesia (1966-1968), Minister of Trade (1973-1983), Minister of Finance (1983-1988)
* Rizal Ramli, Coordinating Minister for Economics (2000-2001) and Minister of Finance (2001)
* Syahril Sabirin, Governor of Bank Indonesia (1999-2003)
* Emil Salim
* Hadi Soesastro, economist and political scientist (international relations)
* Syahrir, Economic Adviser in the Council of Presidential Advisers of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2007-2008)
* Gita Wirjawan, Minister of Trade (2011-2014) and the founder of Ancora Group and Ancora Foundation

## Crime

* Reynhard Sinaga, serial rapist and most prolific rapist in English legal history
* Sundarti Supriyanto, domestic maid and victim of maid abuse who killed her abusive employer Angie Ng in Singapore, and also Ng's daughter Crystal Poh
* Daryati, Indonesian maid sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her employer Seow Kim Choo in Singapore
* Purwanti Parji, Indonesian maid who killed her employer’s mother-in-law Har Chit Heang
* Juminem and Siti Aminah, two Indonesian maids responsible for the killing of their employer Esther Ang
* Dewi Sukowati, who was jailed for killing her Singaporean employer Nancy Gan in 2014
* Barokah, who was jailed for life for killing her employer Wee Keng Wah in 2005

## Fashion
### Fashion designers

* Anne Avantie
* Sebastian Gunawan
* Didit Hediprasetyo
* Oscar Lawalata
* Obin
* Tex Saverio
* Auguste Soesastro
* Iwan Tirta
* Biyan Wanaatmadja

### Fashion models

* Mesty Ariotedjo, medical doctor, harpist, model and socialite
* Ayu Gani, winner of Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 3)
* Nadya Hutagalung (half-Indonesian), model
* Luna Maya, model, actress
* Jodi Ann Paterson (half-Indonesian), Playboy Playmate
* Manohara Odelia Pinot
* Mariana Renata (half-Indonesian), model

### Pageant winners
#### Puteri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia Universe)

* Nadine Ames (2011)
* Frederika Alexis Cull (2019)
* Nadine Chandrawinata (2005)
* Artika Sari Devi (2004)
* Elvira Devinamira (2014)
* Whulandary Herman (2013)
* Agni Kuswardono (2006)
* Maria Selena Nurcahya (2009)
* Putri Raemawasti (2007)
* Qory Sandioriva (2010)
* Zivanna Letisha Siregar (2008)
* Kezia Warouw (2016)

#### Miss Indonesia (Miss Indonesia World)

* Sandra Angelia (2008)
* Kristania Virginia Besouw (2006)
* Imelda Fransisca (2005)
* Karenina Sunny Halim (2009)
* Maria Harfanti (2015)
* Vania Larissa (2013)
* Asyifa Latief (2010)
* Ines Putri (2012)
* Kamidia Radisti (2007)
* Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng (2014)
* Astrid Yunadi (2011)

#### Miss Indonesia Earth

* Annisa Ananda Nusyirwan (2014)
* Nita Sofiani (2013)

#### Miss Indonesia International

* Kevin Lilliana Miss International 2017
* Jolene Marie Cholock-Rotinsulu (2019)
* Chintya Fabyola (2015)
* Reisa Kartikasari (2011)
* Marisa Sartika Maladewi (2013)
* Liza Elly Purnamasari (2012)
* Elfin Rappa (2014)

## Journalism and writing

* Djamaluddin Adinegoro, journalist in the colonial era
* Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana
* Svida Alisjahbana, President and CEO of Femina Magazine
* Desi Anwar
* Rosihan Anwar, founder of Siasat magazine and Pedoman newspaper
* Iksaka Banu
* Thio Tjin Boen, writer of Malay-language fiction and a journalist
* Lauw Giok Lan, journalist and one of the founders of Sin Po newspaper
* Ernest Douwes Dekker
* Nirwan Dewanto, poet, cultural critic
* Guru Gembul, activist, critic, teacher, and content creator
* Ahmadun Yosi Herfanda, arts editor
* Andrea Hirata, novelist
* Ani Idrus, founder of Waspada daily newspaper
* Kho Ping Hoo, author of Chinese ethnicity
* Kwee Tek Hoay, Chinese-Indonesian Malay-language writer of novels and drama, journalist
* Haris Jauhari, journalist
* Dewi Lestari
* Pramoedya Ananta Toer
* Putra Nababan
* Budi Putra, technology journalist
* Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo, editor and photographer
* Atika Shubert
* Najwa Shihab
* Erman Zaruddin Usman, educator, author, poet, and civil servant

## Law

* Basrief Arief
* Jimly Asshiddiqie
* Luthfi Dahlan
* Albertina Ho
* Hotman Paris Hutapea
* Tjung Tin Jan
* Todung Mulya Lubis
* Mohammad Mahfud
* Wirjono Prodjodikoro
* Abraham Samad
* Bismar Siregar
* Hendarman Supandji
* Hamdan Zoelva
* Haswandi
* Artidjo Alkostar
* Melki Sedek Huang
* Mutiara Baswedan

## Military

* Muhammad Ali
* Mohammad Nazir Isa
* Abdul Rasyid Kacong
* Yudo Margono
* Marsetio
* R.E. Martadinata
* Mas Pardi
* Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno
* R. Soebijakto
* Slamet Soebijanto
* Soedomo
* Agus Suhartono
* Sumardjono
* Ade Supandi
* Widodo Adi Sutjipto

## National Heroes

* Abdul Halim
* Abdul Haris Nasution
* Adam Malik
* Agus Salim
* Ahmad Yani
* Bagindo Azizchan
* Bung Tomo
* Cut Nyak Dhien
* Fatmawati
* Gatot Soebroto
* Halim Perdanakusuma
* Hamengkubuwono I
* Hamengkubuwono IX
* Hasyim Asy'ari
* I Gusti Ngurah Rai
* John Lie Tjeng Tjoan
* Kartini
* Katamso Darmokusumo
* Mohammad Hatta
* Mohammad Husni Thamrin
* Mohammad Natsir
* Mohammad Yamin
* Sam Ratulangi
* Siti Hartinah
* Soekarno
* Sutan Sjahrir
* Wahid Hasyim
* Wahidin Soedirohoesodo

## Politicians and administrators
### Presidents

* Soekarno, 1st President of Indonesia (1945-1967)
* Assaat, Provisional President of Republic of Indonesia (1949-1950)
* Soeharto, 2nd President of Indonesia (1967-1998)
* BJ Habibie, 3rd President of Indonesia (1998-1999)
* Abdurrahman Wahid, 4th President of Indonesia (1999-2001)
* Megawati Soekarnoputri, 5th President of Indonesia (2001-2004)
* Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, 6th President of Indonesia (2004-2014)
* Joko Widodo, 7th President of Indonesia (2014-2024)
* Prabowo Subianto, 8th President of Indonesia (Since 2024)

### Spouses of Presidents

* Fatmawati, wife of Soekarno (1945-1967)
* Siti Hartinah, wife of Soeharto (1967-1998)
* Hasri Ainun Habibie, wife of BJ Habibie (1998-1999)
* Sinta Nuriyah, wife of Abdurrahman Wahid (1999-2001)
* Taufiq Kiemas, husband of Megawati Soekarnoputri (2001-2004)
* Kristiani Herrawati, wife of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-2014)
* Iriana Joko Widodo, wife of Joko Widodo (since 2014)

### Vice-Presidents

* Boediono, 11th Vice-President of Indonesia (2009-2014)
* Mohammad Hatta, 1st Vice-President of Indonesia (1945-1956)
* Hamzah Haz, 9th Vice-President of Indonesia (2001-2004)
* Jusuf Kalla, 10th and 12th Vice-President of Indonesia (2004-2009 & 2014-2019)
* Adam Malik, 3rd Vice-President of Indonesia (1978-1983)
* Sudharmono, 5th Vice-President of Indonesia (1988-1993)
* Try Sutrisno, 6th Vice-President of Indonesia (1993-1998)
* Umar Wirahadikusumah, 4th Vice-President of Indonesia (1983-1988)
* Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 14th Vice-President of Indonesia (Since 2024)

### Prime Ministers

* Abdul Halim, 4th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1950)
* Burhanuddin Harahap, 9th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1955-1956)
* Djuanda Kartawidjaja, 10th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1957-1959)
* Muhammad Natsir, 5th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1950-1951)
* Ali Sastroamidjojo, 8th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1953-1955 & 1956-1957)
* Sutan Sjahrir, 1st Prime Minister of Indonesia (1945-1947)
* Amir Sjarifuddin, 2nd Prime Minister of Indonesia (1947-1948)
* Wilopo, 7th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1952-1953)
* Soekiman Wirjosandjojo, 6th Prime Minister of Indonesia (1951-1952)

### Government Ministers

* Ruslan Abdulgani, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1956-1957) & Minister of Information (1963-1964)
* Azwar Abubakar, Minister of Administrative Reform (2011-2014)
* Amirmachmud, Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (1969-1983)
* Anton Apriantono, Minister of Agriculture (2004-2009)
* Cosmas Batubara, State Minister of Public Housing (1978-1988) & Minister of Labor (1988-1993)
* Bachtiar Chamsyah, Minister of Social (2001-2009)
* Adhyaksa Dault, Minister Youth and Sports (2004-2009)
* Jusman Syafii Djamal, Minister of Transportation (2007-2009)
* Agum Gumelar, Minister of Transportation (1999-2001 & 2001-2004), Minister of Defense (2001) & Coordinating Minister for Politic, Social and Security (2001)
* Soedarsono Hadisapoetro, Minister of Agriculture (1978-1983)
* Mohamad Suleman Hidayat, Minister of Industry (2009-2014)
* Fahmi Idris, Minister of Labour and Transmigration (1998-1999 & 2004-2005) & Minister of Industry (2005-2009)
* Malam Sambat Kaban, Minister of Forestry (2004-2009)
* Kusmayanto Kadiman, Minister of Research and Technology (2004-2009)
* Ginandjar Kartasasmita, Minister of Energy And Mineral Resources (1988-1993)& Coordinating Minister for Economics, Finance and Industry (1998 & 1998-1999)
* Agung Laksono, Minister Youth and Sports (2012-2013), Minister of Religious Affairs (2014) & Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare (2009-2014)
* Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Minister of Justice and Human Rights (1999-2001), Minister of Law (2001-2004) and Minister of State Secretary (2004-2007)
* Nabiel Makarim, State Minister of Environment (2001-2004)
* Susi Pudjiastuti, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (since 2014)
* Hatta Rajasa, State Minister of Research and Technology (2001-2004), Minister of Transportation (2004-2007), Minister of State Secretary (2007-2009), Coordinating Minister for Economics (2009-2014)
* Chaerul Saleh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (1959-1964) & Minister of Industry (1960-1964)
* Juwono Sudarsono, State Minister of Environment (1998), Minister of National Education (1998-1999) & Minister of Defence (1999-2000 & 2004-2009)
* Suharna Surapranata, Minister of Research and Technology of Indonesia (2009-2011)
* Djoko Suyanto, Coordinating Minister for Politic, Law and Security (2009-2014)
* Tarmizi Taher, Minister of Religious Affairs (1993-1998)
* Akbar Tanjung, Minister of Youth and Sports (1988-1993), State Minister for Public Housing (1993-1998) & Minister of State Secretary (1998-1999)
* Jero Wacik, Minister of Culture and Tourism (2004-2011) & Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (2011-2014)
* Wiranto, Minister of Defense and Security (1998-1999) & Coordinating Minister for Politic, Law and Security (1999-2000, 2016-)
* Rachmat Witoelar, State Minister of Environment (2004-2009)
* Arief Yahya, Minister of Tourism (since 2014)
* Muhammad Yamin, Minister of Justice (1951-1952), Minister of Education (1953-1955) & Minister of Information (1962)

### Diplomats

* Achmad Soebardjo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1945 - 1945 & 1951-1952)
* Adam Malik, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1966-1978)
* Ali Alatas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1988-1999)
* Nicholas Tandi Dammen, Indonesian Ambassador to the South Korea (since 2009)
* Hartono Rekso Dharsono, 1st Secretary General of the ASEAN (1976-1978)
* Dino Patti Djalal, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States (2010-2013)
* Marty Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009-2014)
* Agus Salim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1947-1949)
* Sunario Sastrowardoyo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1957-1959)
* Alwi Shihab, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (1999-2001)
* Hassan Wirajuda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (2001-2009)
* Retno Marsudi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (since 2014)

### Province Governors

* Mustafa Abubakar, Governor of Aceh (2004-2007)
* Eko Maulana Ali, Governor of Bangka Belitung (2007-2013)
* Azwar Anas, Governor of West Sumatra (1977-1987)
* Dewa Made Beratha, Governor of Bali (1998-2008)
* Daud Beureu'eh, Governor of Aceh (1945-1953)
* Ratu Atut Chosiyah, Governor of Banten (2007-2014)
* Teuku Muhammad Hasan, Governor of Sumatra (1945-1949)
* Ahmad Heryawan, Governor of West Java (since 2009)
* Cornelis M.H., Governor of West Kalimantan (since 2008)
* Ben Mboi, Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (1978-1988)
* Rizal Nurdin, Governor of North Sumatra (1998-2005)
* Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Governor of Jakarta (2014-2017)
* Djarot Saiful Hidayat Governor of Jakarta (2017)
* Ali Sadikin, Governor of Jakarta (1966-1977)
* José Abílio Osório Soares, Governor of East Timor (1992-1999)
* Sutiyoso, Governor of Jakarta (1997-2007)
* Hamengkubuwana IX, Governor of Yogyakarta (1945-1988)
* Irwandi Yusuf, Governor of Aceh (2007-2012)
* Anies Rasyid Baswedan, Governor of Jakarta (since 2017)
* Hamengkubuwana X, Governor of Yogyakarta (since 1998)
* Ganjar Pranowo, Governor of Central Java (since 2013)
* Joko Widodo, Governor of Jakarta (2012-2014)
* Hasan Basri Durin Governor of West Sumatra (1987-1997)
* Fauzi Bowo, Governor of Jakarta (2007-2012)
* Gamawan Fauzi, Governor of West Sumatra (2005-2009)
* Rano Karno, Governor of Banten (2014-2017)
* Irwan Prayitno, Governor of West Sumatra (since 2016)
* Paku Alam VIII, Governor of Yogyakarta (1988-1998)
* Soekarwo, Governor of East Java (since 2014)
* Rusli Habibie, Governor of Gorontalo (since 2017)
* Olly Dondokambey, Governor of North Sulawesi (since 2016)
* Awang Faroek Ishak, Governor of East Kalimantan (since 2013)
* Muhammad Zainul Majdi, Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (since 2008)
* Sam Ratulangi, Governor of Sulawesi (1945-1949)
* El Tari, Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (1966-1978)
* Sutan Mohammad Amin Nasution, Governor of North Sumatra (1948), (1953-1956), Governor of Riau (1958-1960)
* Wan Abubakar, Governor of Riau (2008)
* Gatot Pujo Nugroho, Governor of North Sumatra (2011-2015)

### Mayors

* Ridwan Kamil, Mayor of Bandung (since 2013)
* Tri Rismaharini, Mayor of Surabaya (since 2010)
* Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto, Mayor of Makassar (since 2014)
* Dada Rosada, Mayor of Bandung (2003-2013)
* F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo, Mayor of Surakarta (since 2012)
* Ateng Wahyudi, Mayor of Bandung (1983-1993)
* Joko Widodo, Mayor of Surakarta (2005-2012)
* Mahyeldi Ansharullah, Mayor of Padang (since 2014)
* Hasan Basri Durin, Mayor of Padang (1971-1983)

### Members of People's Representative Council

* Alvin Lie
* Mukhamad Misbakhun
* Soedardjat Nataatmadja
* Budiman Sudjatmiko
* Astrid Susanto

### Politicians

* Dipa Nusantara Aidit, senior leader of Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI)
* Biem Benyamin
* Manuel Carrascalão, former Indonesian politician
* Omar Dhani, commander of the Indonesian Air Force (1962-1965)
* H. S. Dillon, Indonesian Indian who has occupied a variety of positions in Indonesian political life, including assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, and Commissioner of the National Commission on Human Rights (of which he is still a member)
* Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, chairman of Gerindra political party, 2014 Indonesia's presidential candidate
* Eurico Guterres, pro-Indonesian or anti-independence militia recruited by the Indonesian military
* Loa Sek Hie, colonial politician, community leader, patrician, landlord and founder of Pao An Tui
* Hok Hoei Kan, prominent public figure, statesman, patrician and landowner of Peranakan Chinese descent
* Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas, 13th Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly (2009-2013), 5th First Gentleman of Indonesia (2001-2004)
* Musso, leader of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in the 1920s and again during the Madiun rebellion of 1948
* Amien Rais, 1st Chairman of Partai Amanat Nasional (1998-2005)& Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly (1999-2004)
* Frans Tutuhatunewa, second president in exile of the Republic of the South Moluccas
* Hidayat Nur Wahid, 12th Speaker of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly (2004-2009)
* Dede Yusuf, former Vice Governor of West Java, actor, model
* Sidarto Danusubroto, 14th Speaker of Indonesia People's Consultative Assembly (2013-2014)

### Nobility

* Ahmad Jayadiningrat of Banten
* Hasanuddin of Gowa
* Andi Abdullah Bau Massepe of Gowa
* Sultan Tangkal Alam Bagagar of Pagaruyung
* Kyai Ronggo Ngabehi Soero Pernollo, Chinese-Javanese police chief, bureaucrat and founder of the Muslim branch of the Han family of Lasem
* Prince Diponegoro of Yogyakarta
* Paku Alam VIII of Yogyakarta
* Hamengkubuwana IX of Yogyakarta, 2nd Vice-President of Indonesia (1973-1978)
* Hamengkubuwana X of Yogyakarta, Governor of Yogyakarta (since 1998)
* Queen Hemas of Yogyakarta
* Princess Hayu of Yogyakarta
* Princess Pembayun of Yogyakarta

### Activists

* Soe Hok Gie
* Ita Martadinata Haryono
* Munir
* Poncke Princen
* Thung Sin Nio
* Yap Thiam Hien

### Others

* Madame Wellington Koo (born Oei Hui-lan), First Lady of China, socialite and fashion icon, wife of the Chinese statesman Wellington Koo and daughter of Majoor Oei Tiong Ham
* Lolo Soetoro, step-father of Barack Obama
* Maya Soetoro-Ng, half-sister of Barack Obama
* Yenny Wahid, daughter of former president Abdurrahman Wahid
* Yusof Ishak, Singaporean politician and the first President of Singapore.

## Religious
### Islam

* Abdul Karim Amrullah
* Abdurrahman Wahid
* Ahmad Dahlan
* Amien Rais
* Din Syamsuddin
* Mustofa Bisri
* Ahmad Dede
* Hamka
* Hasyim Asyari
* Hasyim Muzadi
* Idham Chalid
* Jefri Al Buchori
* Jimly Asshiddiqie
* Ma'ruf Amin
* Mohammad Natsir
* Quraish Shihab
* Rasuna Said
* Siti Walidah
* Tutty Alawiyah
* Tuanku Imam Bonjol
* Tuanku Tambusai
* Maria Ulfah
* Fakih Usman
* Wahid Hasyim

### Buddhism

* Ashin Jinarakkhita
* Parwati Soepangat
* Soemantri Mohammad Saleh

### Hinduism

* Gedong Bagus Oka
* Ketut Wiana
* Putu Sukreta Suranta

### Protestantism

* Stephen Tong
* Ibrahim Tunggul Wulung
* Kyai Sadrach

### Roman Catholic

* Albertus Soegijapranata
* Justinus Darmojuwono
* Julius Darmaatmadja
* Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo
* Benyamin Yosef Bria
* Gabriel Manek

## Sport
### Aviation

* Khouw Khe Hien, pioneering Indonesian aviator
* Khouw Keng Nio, first Indonesian and Chinese woman aviator (qualified in March 1936)

### Archery

* Diananda Choirunisa
* Ika Yuliana Rochmawati
* Hendra Purnama
* Kusuma Wardhani
* Lilies Handayani
* Muhammad Hanif Wijaya
* Nurfitriyana Saiman
* Riau Ega Agatha
* Rina Dewi Puspitasari

### Athletics

* Agus Prayogo
* Carolina Rieuwpassa
* Dedeh Erawati
* Desy Margawati
* Dolly Zegerius
* Edward Nabunone
* Fadlin
* Fernando Lumain
* Gurnam Singh
* Irene Truitje Joseph
* Lalu Muhammad Zohri
* Maria Natalia Londa
* Mohammad Sarengat
* Rio Maholtra
* Sapwaturrahman
* Sudirman Hadi
* Supriyati Sutono
* Suryo Agung Wibowo
* Triyaningsih
* Yaspi Boby

### Auto racing

* Nyck de Vries, (quarter-Indonesian), Formula One racing driver
* Philo Paz Armand, Formula driver
* Sean Gelael, Formula driver
* Rio Haryanto, Formula driver
* Satrio Hermanto, Formula driver
* Ananda Mikola, Formula driver
* Doni Tata Pradita
* Moreno Soeprapto, Formula driver
* Rafid Topan Sucipto
* Dimas Ekky Pratama
* Galang Hendra Pratama

### Badminton

* Ade Chandra
* Ade Yusuf Santoso
* Adriyanti Firdasari
* Afiat Yuris Wirawan
* Alamsyah Yunus
* Alan Budikusuma
* Alfian Eko Prasetya
* Alvent Yulianto
* Ana Rovita
* Andre Kurniawan Tedjono
* Andika Ramadiansyah
* Andrei Adistia
* Angelica Wiratama
* Angga Pratama
* Anggia Shitta Awanda
* Anggun Nugroho
* Anneke Feinya Agustin
* Annisa Saufika
* Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
* Antonius Ariantho
* Aprilia Yuswandari
* Apriyani Rahayu
* Ardy Wiranata
* Aryono Miranat
* Asty Dwi Widyaningrum
* Bambang Suprianto
* Bellaetrix Manuputty
* Berry Angriawan
* Bobby Ertanto
* Bona Septano
* Bunga Fitriani Romadhini
* Candra Wijaya
* Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo
* Christian Hadinata
* Debby Susanto
* Denny Kantono
* Della Destiara Haris
* Dian Fitriani
* Dinar Dyah Ayustine
* Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka
* Devi Tika Permatasari
* Deyana Lomban
* Eddy Hartono
* Eddy Kurniawan
* Edi Subaktiar
* Eliza Nathanael
* Ellen Angelina
* Endang Nursugianti
* Eng Hian
* Erma Sulistianingsih
* Fajar Alfian
* Fachryza Abimanyu
* Febby Angguni
* Fernando Kurniawan
* Ferry Sonneville
* Fikri Ihsandi Hadmadi
* Finarsih
* Fitriani
* Firman Abdul Kholik
* Fran Kurniawan
* Fransisca Ratnasari
* Gebby Ristiyani Imawan
* Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja
* Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
* Greysia Polii
* Hadibowo Susanto
* Hafiz Faizal
* Halim Haryanto
* Hanna Ramadini
* Hariamanto Kartono
* Hardianto
* Hariyanto Arbi
* Hastomo Arbi
* Hendra Setiawan
* Hendra Aprida Gunawan
* Hendrawan
* Hera Desi
* Hermawan Susanto
* Icuk Sugiarto
* Ihsan Maulana Mustofa
* Iie Sumirat
* Imelda Wiguna
* Indra Viki Okvana
* Irfan Fadhilah
* Ivana Lie
* Jauza Fadhila Sugiarto
* Jenna Gozali
* Jo Novita
* Johan Wahjudi
* Joko Suprianto
* Jonatan Christie
* Kenas Adi Haryanto
* Keshya Nurvita Hanadia
* Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
* Komala Dewi
* Krishna Adi Nugraha
* Lidya Djaelawijaya
* Liem Swie King
* Lili Tampi
* Liliyana Natsir
* Lindaweni Fanetri
* Lingga Lie
* Lita Nurlita
* Lius Pongoh
* Lukhi Apri Nugroho
* Luluk Hadiyanto
* Maretha Dea Giovani
* Maria Febe Kusumastuti
* Maria Kristin Yulianti
* Marcus Fernaldi Gideon
* Markis Kido
* Marleve Mainaky
* Marsheilla Gischa Islami
* Masita Mahmudin
* Meiliana Jauhari
* Meirisa Cindy Sahputri
* Melati Daeva Oktavianti
* Melvira Oklamona
* Mia Audina
* Millicent Wiranto
* Minarni
* Minarti Timur
* Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani
* Mohammad Ahsan
* Muhammad Rian Ardianto
* Muhammad Rijal
* Muhammad Ulinnuha
* Muljadi
* Mychelle Crhystine Bandaso
* Nadya Melati
* Natalia Christine Poluakan
* Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani
* Nisak Puji Lestari
* Nitya Krishinda Maheswari
* Nova Widianto
* Panji Ahmad Maulana
* Pia Zebadiah Bernadet
* Praveen Jordan
* Rahmadhani Hastiyanti Putri
* Rani Mundiasti
* Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto
* Rendra Wijaya
* Retno Koestijah
* Rexy Mainaky
* Rian Sukmawan
* Richi Puspita Dili
* Ricky Karanda Suwardi
* Ricky Subagja
* Rika Rositawati
* Riky Widianto
* Rinov Rivaldy
* Ririn Amelia
* Rizki Amelia Pradipta
* Ronald Alexander
* Rosiana Tendean
* Rosyita Eka Putri Sari
* Rudy Gunawan
* Rudy Hartono
* Rudy Heryanto
* Ruselli Hartawan
* Rusydina Antardayu Riodingin
* Sarwendah Kusumawardhani
* Selvanus Geh
* Serena Kani
* Shella Devi Aulia
* Shendy Puspa Irawati
* Shesar Hiren Rhustavito
* Sigit Budiarto
* Silvi Antarini
* Simon Santoso
* Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti
* Sony Dwi Kuncoro
* Sri Fatmawati
* Suci Rizki Andini
* Susi Susanti
* Tan Joe Hok
* Tania Oktaviani Kusumah
* Taty Sumirah
* Taufik Hidayat
* Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah
* Tjun Tjun
* Tommy Sugiarto
* Tony Gunawan
* Tri Kusharjanto
* Utami Kinard
* Vania Arianti Sukoco
* Variella Aprilsasi Putri Lejarsar
* Verawaty Fajrin
* Vita Marissa
* Wahyu Nayaka
* Weni Anggraini
* Wisnu Yuli Prasetyo
* Yeni Asmarani
* Yohanes Rendy Sugiarto
* Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki
* Yulianti
* Yulfira Barkah
* Zelin Resiana

### Basketball

* Arki Dikania Wisnu

### Body Building

* Ade Rai
* Ridwan Kodiat

### Boxing

* Chris John, WBA featherweight boxing champion
* Daud Yordan
* Ellyas Pical
* Muhammad Rachman
* Nico Thomas

### Chess

* Utut Adianto
* Medina Warda Aulia
* Susanto Megaranto
* Irine Kharisma Sukandar

### Gymnastics

* Rifda Irfanaluthfi

### Jet ski

* Aero Sutan Aswar
* Aqsa Sutan Aswar

### Judo

* Pujawati Utama
* Putu Wiradamungga

### Football

* Elie Aiboy
* Yongki Aribowo
* Samsul Arif
* Ponaryo Astaman
* Irfan Bachdim
* Titus Bonai
* Gunawan Dwi Cahyo
* Syamsul Chaeruddin
* Serginho van Dijk
* Bruce Diporedjo
* Cristian Gonzáles
* Agus Indra Kurniawan
* Kim Kurniawan
* Stefano Lilipaly
* Chris Limahelu
* Ebrahim Enguio Lopez
* Oktovianus Maniani
* Markus Haris Maulana
* Diego Michiels
* Radja Nainggolan (half-Indonesian)
* Bambang Pamungkas
* Rochy Putiray
* Bima Sakti
* Vangelino Sastrodimedjo
* Boaz Solossa
* Ilija Spasojević
* Amadeus Suropati
* Firman Utina
* Andik Vermansyah
* Nol van der Vin
* Patrich Wanggai
* Wahyu Wijiastanto
* Ricky Yacobi
* Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto

### Golf

* Inesh Putri Chandra

### Poker

* John Juanda

### Sailing

* Oka Sulaksana

### Swimming

* Achmad Dimyati
* Aflah Fadlan Prawira
* Glenn Victor Sutanto
* Habib Nasution
* I Gede Siman Sudartawa
* Kristiono Sumono
* Lukman Niode
* Ranomi Kromowidjojo (half-Indonesian), world record holder
* Raina Saumi Grahana
* Ressa Kania Dewi
* Ria Tobing
* Richard Sam Bera
* Ricky Anggawijaya
* Triady Fauzi Sidiq
* Wirmandi Sugriat
* Yessy Yosaputra

### Taekwondo

* Defia Rosmaniar
* Juana Wangsa Putri
* Satriyo Rahadhani

### Tennis

* Aldila Sutjiadi
* Angelique Widjaja
* Atet Wijono
* Ayi Sutarno
* Ayu Fani Damayanti
* Beatrice Gumulya
* Benny Wijaya
* Björn Phau (half-Indonesian)
* Bonit Wiryawan
* Christopher Rungkat
* Deria Nur Haliza
* Donald Wailan-Walalangi
* Grace Sari Ysidora
* Hary Suharyadi
* Irawati Moerid
* Jessy Rompies
* Jesse Huta Galung (half-Indonesian)
* Jooce Suwarimbo
* Justin Barki
* Lany Kaligis
* Lavinia Tananta
* Lita Liem Sugiarto
* Liza Andriyani
* Lukky Tedjamukti
* Lutfiana-Aris Budiharto
* Maya Rosa
* Mien Suhadi
* Natalia Soetrisno
* Olivia Tjandramulia
* Romana Tedjakusuma
* Sandy Gumulya
* Septi Mende
* Suzanna Wibowo
* Tami Grende
* Vivien Silfany-Tony
* Wukirasih Sawondari
* Wynne Prakusya
* Yayuk Basuki

### Weightlifting

* Citra Febrianti
* Deni
* Dewi Safitri
* Eko Yuli Irawan
* I Ketut Ariana
* Jadi Setiadi
* Muhammad Hasbi
* Patmawati Abdul Hamid
* Raema Lisa Rumbewas
* Sandow Nasution
* Surahmat Wijoyo
* Sri Indriyani
* Sri Wahyuni Agustiani
* Triyatno
* Winarni Binti Slamet

### Wushu

* Lindswell Kwok

## Science & technology

* Joe Hin Tjio
* Taufik Akbar
* Jim Geovedi
* Jusuf Habibie
* Soedarsono Hadisapoetro
* Samaun Samadikun
* Nurwidi Asmoro
* Pratiwi Sudarmono
* Hary Gunarto