This is a listing of notable people born in, or notable for their association with, Riau.
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- Defri Juliant, dangdut singer
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- Leani Ratri Oktila, para-badminton athlete
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- Darwin Zahedy Saleh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Indragiri Hilir)
- Abdul Somad, Islamic preacher
- Atika Suri, TV newscasters and newscast producer (Indragiri Hulu)
- Syamsuar, politician, governor of Riau for 2019–2024 (Rokan Hilir)