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Document and Entity Information
Dec. 31, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Carlyle Group L.P.
Entity Address, State or Province DC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001527166
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 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
Security 12b Title Common Stock
Trading Symbol CG
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false