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Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2019
Entity Registrant Name Carlyle Group L.P.
Entity Central Index Key 0001527166
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-35538
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-2832612
Entity Address, Address Line One 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Entity Address, City or Town Washington,
Entity Address, State or Province DC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20004-2505
City Area Code 202
Local Phone Number 729-5626
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common units representing limited partner interests  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common units representing limited partner interests
Trading Symbol CG
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
5.875% Series A Preferred Units  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 5.875% Series A Preferred Units
Trading Symbol TCGP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ