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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 19, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name Carlyle Group L.P.
Entity Address, State or Province DC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001527166
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 19, 2019
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-35538
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-2832612
Entity Address, Address Line One 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two NW
Entity Address, City or Town Washington
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 Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common units representing limited partner interests
Trading Symbol CG
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 5.875% Series A Preferred Units
Trading Symbol TCGP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ