List of Palauans

This is a list of notable people from Palau.

Politicians

Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic (2009-2012)
Tommy Remengesau, President of the Republic (2001-2009) (2012-2020)
Elias Camsek Chin, Senator in 8th OEK (National Congress); Former Vice-President of the Republic (2005-2009) Former President of the Senate 9th OEK.
Kerai Mariur, former Vice-President of the Republic (2009-2012); Floor Leader of the 10th OEK; VP Senate 11th OEK
Hokkons Baules, current President of the Senate 11th OEK. Senator 2nd, and 7th-11th OEK.
Ngiratkel Etpison, President of the Republic (1989-1993)
Kuniwo Nakamura, President of the Republic (1993-2001, 2016)
Sandra Pierantozzi, former Vice President of the Republic (2001-2004), Senator (1996-2001, 2016, Minister of Administration (1992-1993), Minister of Finance (2001-2002, Minister of Health (2002-2005), Minister of State (2009-2010), and serves as honorary consul of the Czech Republic in Palau
Haruo Remeliik, first President of the Republic (1981-1985)
Lazarus Salii, President of the Republic (1985-1988)
Roman Tmetuchl, former Palauan politician and businessman
Surangel S. Whipps, (Presidential candidate (2008), President of the Senate (2001–2009), Speaker of the House of Delegates (1985–2001), member of Council of Chiefs as Rekemesik of Inglai Clan of Ngatpang State (1997–present))
Surangel Whipps Jr., business man, former Senator (2008-2016), and President of Palau since 2021
Uduch Sengebau Senior, attorney, former judge, former Senator, and Vice President of Palau since 2021

Sha Merirei, Palauan-American artist and activist
Bligh Madris, first Palauan MLB Player; debuted in June 20 2022 for the Pittsburgh Pirates