Danderyd Municipality Facts for Kids

Danderyd Municipality (Danderyds kommun) is a small area north of Stockholm in Stockholm County, Sweden. It is one of the smallest municipalities in Sweden. However, it is known for being one of the wealthiest. The main town, or "seat," of the municipality is Djursholm. Danderyd is also part of the larger Stockholm urban area.

The original rural area of Danderyd was divided in the early 1900s. Towns like Djursholm and Stocksund became separate areas. But since 1971, Danderyd Municipality has been reunited. Its borders are now much like they were a long time ago. In 2019, about 32,857 people lived there. The municipality is made up of four main districts: Danderyd, Djursholm, Stocksund, and Enebyberg.

Life in Danderyd: Income and Education
Population Growth in Danderyd
People from Different Backgrounds
Getting Around: Roads and Public Transport
- Major Roads
- Public Transport Options
Famous People from Danderyd
See also

Life in Danderyd: Income and Education

Danderyd Municipality is home to some of the wealthiest people in Sweden. The average income per person here is very high. One reason for this is that houses and land are very expensive. This is partly because the local government has rules that limit new buildings.

People in Danderyd also have a high level of education. Many adults (about 57%) have gone to college or university for three years or more. This is one of the highest rates in the country.

Population Growth in Danderyd

The number of people living in Danderyd Municipality has changed over the years. This chart shows how the population has grown from 1970 to 2019.

Population development in Danderyd Municipality 1970–2019
Year	Population
1970	27,623
1975	27,168
1980	27,842
1985	28,706
1990	27,915
1995	28,684
2000	29,570
2005	30,226
2010	31,330
2015	32,421
2017	32,888
2019	32,857
Source: SCB - Folkmängd efter region och tid.

People from Different Backgrounds

Danderyd is a place where people from many different countries live. In 2017, about 19.5% of the people living in Danderyd had a foreign background. This means they were either born outside Sweden or had two parents who were born outside Sweden. This number has grown over the years. Many people living in Danderyd were born in other countries, including those from the European Union, Asia, North America, and other parts of Europe.

Getting Around: Roads and Public Transport

Major Roads

The European route E18 is an important road that goes through Danderyd. It crosses the Stocksundet sea strait on a bridge. This road then continues north towards Norrtälje Municipality.

Public Transport Options

Danderyd has a good public transport system, managed by SL.

Metro: The Stockholm metro red line has two stations in Danderyd: Danderyd Hospital (where a public hospital is located) and Mörby centrum.
Trains: There are also several stops for the Roslagsbanan, which is a narrow-gauge suburban railway.
Buses: A large network of buses serves the area. There is a big bus interchange at Danderyds sjukhus, making it easy to switch between different types of transport.

Famous People from Danderyd

Many well-known people have lived in or come from Danderyd. Here are a few:

Ted Brithen (born 1990), an ice hockey player.
Mattias Janmark (born 1992), another ice hockey player.
Linda Ulvaeus (born 1973), a singer.
Hanna Stjärne (born 1969), the CEO of Sveriges Television, a Swedish TV company.
Christian Lindberg (born 1958), a famous musician and conductor.
Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland (born 1984), who is married to Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland.
Helge von Koch (born 1870), a mathematician known for his work with fractals.
Irina Björklund (born 1973), a Finnish actress.
Tove Lo (born 1987), a pop musician.
Benjamin Ingrosso (born 1997), a singer.

Danderyd Municipality facts for kids

Contents