List of people from South Sumatra

This is a listing of notable people born in, or notable for their association with, South Sumatra.

A

 * Ambrizal, footballer who is currently playing for Persija (Palembang)
 * Jules Ancion, Dutch field hockey player who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics (Palembang)
 * Putty Armein, ten-pin bowler (Palembang)

C

 * Choo Hoey, Singaporean musician and conductor (Palembang)

G

 * Great Lady of Gresik, noblewoman (Palembang)

M

 * A. T. Mahmud, renowned composer of 500 children's songs from Indonesia (Palembang)

N

 * Alex Noerdin, Governor of South Sumatra (Palembang)

N

 * Emil Salim, economist and former Minister of Indonesia (Lahat Regency)

R

 * Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (Palembang)

S

 * Shi Jin Qing, late 14th century chieftain (Palembang)

Y

 * Tantowi Yahya, presenter, country singer and entrepreneur (Palembang)