Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidated Entities and Consolidated Funds Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Eliminations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Consolidated Operating Entities Consolidated Operating Entities [Member] Consolidated operating entities. Consolidated Funds Consolidated Funds [Member] Consolidated funds. Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Held At Consolidated Funds Cash and cash equivalents held at consolidated funds represents cash and cash equivalents held by consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Such amounts are not available to fund general liquidity needs of the business. Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments, including accrued performance allocations of $3,792.2 million and $3,855.6 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively Investments Investments of Consolidated Funds Investments Of Consolidated Funds Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all investments held at the consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Due from affiliates and other receivables, net Due from Affiliates Due from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds, net Due From Affiliates Of Consolidated Funds For an unclassified balance sheet, amount of receivables due from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entities' consolidated funds and other consolidated entities by means of direct or indirect ownership. Fixed assets, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Lease right-of-use assets, net Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Deposits and other Other Assets Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) Deferred tax assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Total assets Assets Liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Debt obligations Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Loans payable of Consolidated Funds Loan Payable To Affiliate Of Consolidated Funds Including the current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans payable held at consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities Due to affiliates Due to Affiliate Deferred revenue Contract with Customer, Liability Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Other liabilities of Consolidated Funds Other Liabilities Of Consolidated Funds Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred by consolidate funds and other consolidated entities through that date, including liabilities incurred and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, compensation costs, payroll taxes and fringe benefits (other than pension and postretirement obligations), contractual rights and obligations, and statutory obligations. Lease liabilities Operating Lease, Liability Accrued giveback obligations Accrued Giveback Obligations Amount of realized performance fees, if the fund were liquidated at the reporting date fair value, that would be given back to the fund investors at the end of the fund's life if the fund fair value does not recover sufficiently to pass through the hurdle rate that allows for the recognition of performance fees. Total liabilities Liabilities Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in-capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings (deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Partners’ capital Partners' Capital Account Partners' Capital Account Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Non-controlling interests in Carlyle Holdings Minority Interest In Subsidiary Total of all partners' capital which is attributable to Carlyle Holdings. Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Accrued performance allocations Accrued Performance Based Capital Allocation Accrued Performance Based Capital Allocation Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Tax receivable agreement termination, term of annual installments Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Term Of Annual Installments Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Term Of Annual Installments Maximum percentage of interest on amounts due from affiliates (percent) Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate) Tax receivable agreement termination, cash payments per partnership unit exchanged (usd per share) Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Cost Per Partnership Unit Exchanged Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Cost Per Partnership Unit Exchanged Tax receivable agreement termination, annual cash payments per partnership unit exchanged (usd per share) Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Annual Installment, Cost Per Partnership Unit Exchanged Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Annual Installment, Cost Per Partnership Unit Exchanged Conversion of units, deferred consideration obligation, discount Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Obligation, Discount Termination Of Tax Receivable Agreement, Obligation, Discount Payment of aircraft related expenses Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] TCG BDC, Inc. TCG BDC, Inc [Member] TCG BDC, Inc [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Affiliated Entity Affiliated Entity [Member] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Purchase of investment (in shares) Purchase Of Investment, Shares Purchase Of Investment, Shares Purchase of investment (in dollars per share) Investment, Purchase Price Investment, Purchase Price Dividend rate, percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Dividend rate, payable in shares, percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Payable In Shares, Percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Payable In Shares, Percentage Interest income Interest Income, Related Party Investment, fair value Investment Owned, at Fair Value Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Total Reportable Segments Operating Segments [Member] Consolidated Funds Reconciling Items Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues Revenues Expenses Costs and Expenses Other income Net Investment Gains (Losses) Of Consolidated Funds Net gains (losses) from consolidated funds and other consolidated entities' investment activities. Distributable earnings Economic Net Income Loss Reconciliation Distributed Earnings Represents segment net income which excludes the impact of income taxes, acquisition-related items including amortization of acquired intangibles and contingent considerations taking the form of earn-outs, charges for stock-based compensation grants issued as part of the initial public offering, corporate actions, and infrequently occurring or unusual events. Total assets Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Non-Carlyle interests in Consolidated Funds Non Carlyle Interests In Consolidated Funds [Member] Non-Carlyle interests in consolidated funds. Non-Carlyle interests in majority-owned subsidiaries Non Carlyle Majority Owned Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Carlyle majority owned subsidiaries. Non-controlling interest in carried interest, giveback obligations and cash held for carried interest distributions Carried Interest And Cash Held For Carried Interest Distributions [Member] Carried interest and cash held for carried interest distributions. Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Net income (loss) attributable to other non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Other Noncontrolling Interests, Nonredeemable Non-controlling interests in income (loss) of consolidated entities Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Equity [Abstract] Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Investments [Abstract] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Carlyle Partners VI, L.P. Carlyle Partners VI, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Partners VI, L.P. [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer concentration risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Accrued performance allocations Accrued Performance Allocations [Member] Accrued Performance Allocations [Member] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Percentage of accrued performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds Concentration Risk, Percentage Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] 2020 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2020) Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One 2022 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two 2023 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three 2024 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four Thereafter Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four Total lease payments Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid Less payments for leases that have not yet commenced Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Payments, Due Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Payments, Due Less imputed interest Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Total lease liabilities Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] The Carlyle Group L.P. Carlyle Group Lp [Member] Carlyle Group L.P. Unvested restricted stock units Restricted Common Units [Member] Restricted common units. Issuable Carlyle Group Inc. common shares Carlyle Group L.P. units [Member] Carlyle Group L.P. units [Member] Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Weighted-average common units outstanding, basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted-average common units outstanding, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Changes in Level III financial assets measured at fair value Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Changes in Level III financial liabilities measured at fair value Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Summary of quantitative information about Level III inputs Schedule Of Quantitative Information About Partnership Level Three Inputs Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of quantitative information about partnership level three inputs. Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Unvested Common Shares Unvested Common Shares [Member] Unvested Common Shares [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Unvested Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Ending balance (in shares) Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Beginning balance (usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending balance (usd per share) Restricted stock units Number of shares available for grant (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Allocated share based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense Tax benefits related to equity-based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit Unrecognized equity-based compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Weighted-average term for unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Adjustments Unrealized performance revenues related compensation Performance Fee Expense Unrealized Gain (Loss) Compensation of our investment professionals related to unrealized performance fees. Equity-based compensation Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Acquisition related charges and amortization of intangibles and impairment Acquisition Related Charges And Amortization Of Intangibles Acquisition related charges and amortization of intangibles. Other non-operating (income) expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Tax expense associated with performance revenues Performance Fee Related Compensation Expense, Tax Amount represents tax expense associated with performance fee compensation. Non-Carlyle economic interests in acquired business and other adjustments to present certain costs on a net-basis Economic Interests In Acquired Business Economic interests in acquired business. Debt extinguishment costs Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Severance and other adjustments Corporate Conversion, Severance And Other Adjustments Expenses Corporate Conversion, Severance And Other Adjustments Expenses Principal equity method investments, excluding performance allocations Equity Method Investment, Excluding Performance Allocations Equity Method Investment, Excluding Performance Allocations Principal investments in CLOs and other Principal Investments In Collateralized Loan Obligations And Other Principal Investments In Collateralized Loan Obligations And Other Total Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Global Credit Revolving Credit Facility Global Credit Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Global Credit Revolving Credit Facility [Member] CLO Borrowings CLO Term Loans [Member] CLO Term Loans [Member] 3.875% Senior Notes Due 2/01/2023 3.875% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member] 3.875% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member] 5.625% Senior Notes Due 3/30/2043 5.625% Senior Notes Due 2043 [Member] 5.625% Senior Notes Due 2043 [Member] 5.650% Senior Notes Due 9/15/2048 5.650% Senior Notes Due 2048 [Member] 5.650% Senior Notes Due 2048 [Member] 3.500% Senior Notes Due 9/19/2029 Senior Notes 3.500% Due 2029 [Member] Senior Notes 3.500% Due 2029 [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Borrowing Outstanding Long-term Debt, Gross Carrying Value Long-term Debt Interest rate on senior notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization and Basis of Presentation Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated useful life of other fixed assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Corporate Private Equity Corporate Private Equity [Member] Corporate private equity. Real Assets Real Assets Segment [Member] Real Assets Segment Global Credit Global Credit Segment [Member] Global Credit Segment [Member] Investment Solutions Investment Solutions Segment [Member] Investment Solutions Segment Total Equity Method Investments Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Unrealized principal investment income (loss) Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized [Member] Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC [Member] Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC [Member] Income before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Net unrealized performance revenues Performance Fee Unrealized Net Performance fee unrealized net. Adjustments: Adjustments [Abstract] Adjustments. Investment income (loss) Investment Income, Net Tax expense associated with performance revenues Performance Fee Income, Tax Expense Performance Fee Income, Tax Expense Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated entities Distributable Earnings Distributable Earnings Reflects the amount of net realized earnings without the effects of consolidation of the consolidated funds. Represents economic net income less net performance fees and investment income plus realized net performance fees and realized investment income. Realized performance revenues, net of related compensation Net Realized Performance Fees Net realized performance fees. Realized principal investment income (loss) Fee Related Earnings, Realized Investment Income (Loss) Fee Related Earnings, Realized Investment Income (Loss) Net Interest Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Fee Related Earnings Fee Related Earnings Reflects the ability of the business to cover direct base compensation and operating expenses from fee revenues other than performance fees. Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Level III Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Bonds Bonds [Member] Loans Loans Investment In Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans investment in consolidated funds. Investments in CLOs and other Investments In CLO's And Other [Member] Investments In CLO's And Other [Member] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Deconsolidation/consolidation of funds Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Initial Consolidation (Deconsolidation) Adjustment of Funds Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Initial Consolidation (Deconsolidation) Adjustment of Funds Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Sales and distributions Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Abstract] Included in earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, end of period Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings related to financial assets still held at the reporting date Fair Value, Asset, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income related to financial assets still held at the reporting date Fair Value, Asset, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss), OCI Number of CLOs consolidated Number Of CLOs Consolidated During Period Number Of CLOs Consolidated During Period Number of CLOs deconsolidated Number Of CLOs Deconsolidated During Period Number Of CLOs Deconsolidated During Period Accrued performance allocations and incentive fee-related compensation Accrued Performance Fees Due To Employees And Advisors Included In Accrued Compensation Accrued performance fees due to employees and advisors included in accrued compensation. Percentage of estimated realizable tax benefit to be paid by corporate taxpayers on exchange transactions Percentage Of Estimated Realizable Tax Benefit To Be Paid By Corporate Taxpayers On Exchange Transactions Percentage of estimated realizable tax benefit to be paid by corporate taxpayers on exchange transactions. Securities transferred to counterparties under repurchase agreements Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis] Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis] Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain] Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain] Consensus Pricing Valuation Technique, Consensus Pricing Model [Member] Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] Discounted Cash Flow with Consensus Pricing Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow With Consensus Pricing [Member] Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow With Consensus Pricing Measurement Input Type [Axis] Measurement Input Type [Axis] Measurement Input Type [Domain] Measurement Input Type [Domain] Indicative Quotes Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] Discount Rates Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] Discount Margins Measurement Input, Discount Margin [Member] Measurement Input, Discount Margin [Member] Default Rates Measurement Input, Default Rate [Member] Recovery Rates Measurement Input, Recovery Rate [Member] Measurement Input, Recovery Rate [Member] Weighted Average Weighted Average [Member] Investments of Consolidated Funds Investments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Investments of consolidated funds. Senior secured notes Senior Secured Notes Investments In CLOs And Other [Member] Senior Secured Notes Investments In CLOs And Other [Member] Subordinated notes and preferred shares Subordinated Notes And Preferred Shares [Member] Subordinated Notes and Preferred Shares [Member] Partnership and LLC interests Partnerships And Llc Interests [Member] Partnership and LLC interests. BDC preferred shares BDC Preferred Shares [Member] BDC Preferred Shares [Member] Aviation subordinated notes Aviation Subordinated Notes [Member] Aviation Subordinated Notes [Member] Loans Loans Investments In CLOs And Other [Member] Loans Investments In CLOs And Other [Member] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Senior secured notes Senior Secured Notes Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Senior Secured Notes Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair value of assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Fair value of liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Assets, measurement input Alternative Investment, Measurement Input Liabilities, measurement input Debt Instrument, Measurement Input Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Investments By Consolidated And Nonconsolidated Entities [Axis] Investments by Consolidated and Nonconsolidated Entities [Axis] Investments By Consolidated And Nonconsolidated Entities [Domain] Investments by Consolidated and Nonconsolidated Entities [Domain] Unconsolidated VIEs Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Investments Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity, Investments Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity, Investments Accrued performance revenues Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity, Performance Fees Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity, Performance Fees Management fee receivables Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity, Management Fees Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity, Management Fees Total Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Total investments in NGP NGP Management Company LLC [Member] NGP Management Company LLC [Member] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Management Fee Related Revenues Management Fee Related Revenues [Member] Management fee related revenues. Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Management fee-related revenues, allocation percentage Percentage Of Income Allocated Under Partnership Investment Percentage of income allocated under partnership investment. Performance allocations, percentage Percentage Of Carried Interest Income Allocated To Partnership For Future Carry Funds Percentage of carried interest income to be allocated to partnership for future interests in future carry funds. Management fee, percentage of commitments Management Fee, Percentage Of Commitments Management Fee, Percentage Of Commitments Management fee, percentage of invested capital Management Fee, Percentage Of Invested Capital Management Fee, Percentage Of Invested Capital Basis difference Basis Difference Amount of the partnership's basis difference in the underlying net assets of NGP. Amortization period of basis difference Amortization Period Of Basis Difference Amortization period of Partnership's basis difference in the underlying net assets of NGP. Net investment earnings related to performance allocations Performance Fees, Income (Loss) Performance Fees, Income (Loss) Net investment earnings related to principal investment income Investment Income, Income (Loss) Investment Income, Income (Loss) Components of non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Schedule Of Components Of Partnerships Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of partnerships non controlling interests in consolidated entities. Components of non-controlling interests in income (loss) of consolidated entities Schedule Of Components Of Partnerships Non Controlling Interests In Income Loss Of Consolidated Entities Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of partnerships non controlling interests in income loss of consolidated entities. Due to non-consolidated affiliates Due To Non Consolidated Affiliates Due to non-consolidated affiliates. Deferred consideration for Carlyle Holdings units Due To Affiliate, Deferred Consideration Due To Affiliate, Deferred Consideration Amounts owed under the tax receivable agreement Amounts Owed Under Tax Receivable Agreement Amounts owed under tax receivable agreement. Other Due To Affiliates Other Due to affiliates, other. Total Fortitude Re Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. fka DSA Reinsurance Company Ltd [Member] Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. fka DSA Reinsurance Company Ltd [Member] Unrealized performance revenues Performance Fees Revenues Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fees earned from a carry fund that the Partnership would be eligible to receive upon a hypothetical liquidation of the fund at fair value Unrealized principal investment income (loss) Unrealized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Adjustments related to expenses associated with investments in NGP Management and its affiliates Equity Method Investments, Expenses Equity Method Investments, Expenses Tax expense associated with certain performance revenues Performance Revenue, Tax Expense (Benefit) Performance Revenue, Tax Expense (Benefit) Non-Carlyle economic interests in acquired businesses and other adjustments to present certain costs on a net basis Economic Interest In Acquired Business, Revenue Economic Interest In Acquired Business, Revenue Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Accounting Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue Revenue [Policy Text Block] Credit Losses Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] Compensation and Benefits Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Tax Receivable Agreement Tax Receivable Agreement Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for exchanges of Carlyle Holdings partnership units for partnership common units. Non-controlling Interests Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities Policy [Policy Text Block] Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principal Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Held at Consolidated Funds Cash And Cash Equivalents Held At Consolidated Funds Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents held at consolidated funds and includes a statement that these cash and cash equivalents are not available to fund the general liquidity needs of the partnership. Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase Repurchase Agreements, Valuation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Leases Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block] Intangible Assets and Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Domain] Scenario [Domain] Forecast Forecast [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Carlyle FRL Carlyle FRL [Member] Carlyle FRL [Member] AIG AIG [Member] AIG [Member] Carlyle FRL And T&D [Member] Carlyle FRL And T&D [Member] Carlyle FRL And T&D [Member] T&D T&D United Capital Co Ltd [Member] T&D United Capital Co Ltd [Member] Ownership percentage acquired Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Acquired Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Acquired Ownership percentage Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions Payments to acquire equity method investments Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Deferred consideration, maximum Equity Method Investments, Deferred Consideration, Maximum Equity Method Investments, Deferred Consideration, Maximum Purchase price adjustment, maximum Equity Method Investment, Required Dividend Distribution, Purchase Price Adjustment, Maximum Equity Method Investment, Required Dividend Distribution Purchase Price Adjustment, Maximum Purchase price adjustment, payable upon inability to make distribution Payments For Equity Method Investment, Deferred Purchase Price Payments For Equity Method Investment, Deferred Purchase Price Ownership interest transferred Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest Transferred Equity Method Investment, Ownership Interest Transferred Purchase price adjustment, adverse reserve developments, maximum Equity Method Investment Acquisition, Purchase Price Adjustment, Adverse Reserve Developments, Maximum Equity Method Investment Acquisition, Purchase Price Adjustment, Adverse Reserve Developments, Maximum Assets commitment allocation time limit Purchase Agreement, Assets Commitment Allocation, Term Purchase Agreement, Assets Commitment Allocation, Term Investment Cumulative unrealized gains Equity Method Investments, Accumulated Unrealized Gains Equity Method Investments, Accumulated Unrealized Gains Reversal of investment income Reversal Of Investment Income Reversal Of Investment Income Investment, cost Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Components of accrued compensation and benefits Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of performance allocations and incentive fee related compensation Schedule Of Performance Allocations And Incentive Fee Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Performance Allocations And Incentive Fee Expense [Table Text Block] Accrued bonuses Accrued Bonuses Employment-based contingent cash consideration Employment Based Contingent Cash Consideration Carrying value of employment-based contingent cash consideration. Other Other Employee-related Liabilities Total CLO Term Loan Maturing November 2031 CLO Term Loan Maturing November 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing November 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing April 2031 CLO Term Loan Maturing April 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing April 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2031 CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2029 CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2029 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2029 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2022 CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2022 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2022 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2030 CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2030 CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing October 2030 CLO Term Loan Maturing October 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing October 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2029 CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2029 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2029 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2030 CLO Term Loan Maturing January 22 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 22 2030 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2031 CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing January 2031 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing March 2032 CLO Term Loan Effective 2019 Maturing March 2032 [Member] CLO Term Loan Effective 2019 Maturing March 2032 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing August 2032 CLO Term Loan Effective 2019 Maturing August 2032 [Member] CLO Term Loan Effective 2019 Maturing August 2032 [Member] Euribor Euribor Future [Member] Average effective interest rate Average Effective Interest Rate [Member] Average Effective Interest Rate [Member] Borrowing Outstanding Interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Margin spread on interest rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Debt principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Periodic interest rate adjustment, percent Debt Instrument, Periodic Interest Rate Adjustment, Percentage Debt Instrument, Periodic Interest Rate Adjustment, Percentage Periodic interest rate adjustment, maximum amount Debt Instrument, Periodic Interest Rate Adjustment, Maximum Amount Debt Instrument, Periodic Interest Rate Adjustment, Maximum Amount Reportable segments financial data Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of total segments to income before provision for taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax Table [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure that reconciles certain total segment information to consolidated income before taxes. Revenues adjustments Revenues Adjustments [Table Text Block] Revenues Adjustments [Table Text Block] Expenses adjustments Expenses Adjustment Represents Elimination Of Intercompany Expenses [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the detail for the expenses adjustment in the reconciliation of total segment information to consolidated information. Reconciliation of income before provision for income taxes Reconciliation Of Income Before Provision For Income Taxes [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of income before taxes to economic net income, fee related earnings and distributable earnings. Adjustments for performance fees, performance fee related compensation and investment income Adjustments For Performance Fees Performance Fee Related Compensation And Investment Income [Table Text Block] Adjustments for performance fees performance fee related compensation and investment income. Unfunded Commitments Unfunded Commitment Unfunded commitment as of the reporting date. Unfunded commitment subscribed individually by senior Carlyle professionals, operating executives and other professionals Unfunded Commitment To Be Paid By Senior Executives And Professionals Unfunded commitment to be paid by senior executives and professionals. Unfunded commitments related to origination and syndication of loans and securities Unfunded Commitments, Origination And Syndication Of Loans Unfunded Commitments, Origination And Syndication Of Loans Accrued incentive fees Accrued Incentive Fees, Related Party Accrued Incentive Fees, Related Party Unbilled receivable for giveback obligations from current and former employees Giveback Obligation Receivable Giveback Obligation Receivable Notes receivable and accrued interest from affiliates Notes Receivable And Accrued Interest From Affiliates Notes receivable and accrued interest from affiliates. Management fee, reimbursable expenses and other receivables from unconsolidated funds and affiliates, net Management Fee, Reimbursable Expenses And Other Receivables From Unconsolidated Funds And Affiliates Management Fee, Reimbursable expenses and other receivables from unconsolidated funds and affiliates. Total Quarterly distributions on common units Distributions Made to Limited Partner, by Distribution [Table Text Block] Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued Maximum Lag Period For Which Partnership Investments In Funds Are Valued Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued. Amounts due from affiliates and other receivables Schedule Of Due From Affiliates And Other Receivables Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of due from affiliates and other receivables. Amounts due to affiliates Schedule Of Due To Affiliates Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of due to affiliates. Schedule of investments Investment [Table Text Block] Components of accrued performance fees Components Of Accrued Performance Fees [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of accrued performance fees by reportable segment. Components of accrued giveback obligations Accrued Giveback Obligations [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of accrued giveback obligations by reportable segment. Schedule of equity method investments Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of net investment income (loss) Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block] Components of investment income (loss) Investment Income [Table Text Block] Performance allocations included in revenues Performance Fees [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of performance fee revenues by reportable segment. Components of interest and other income of consolidated funds Interest and Other Income [Table Text Block] Components of net investment gains (losses) of consolidated funds Net Investment Gains Losses [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of net investment gains losses of consolidated funds. Schedule of realized and unrealized gains (losses) earned from investments of consolidated funds Realized And Unrealized Gains Earned From Investments [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of realized and unrealized gains earned from investments of consolidated funds. Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Number of CLOs formed Number Of Collateralized Loan Obligations Formed During Period Number Of Collateralized Loan Obligations Formed During Period Minimum percent of aggregate assets for individual investments with fair value Minimum Percent Of Aggregate Assets For Individual Investments With Fair Value Minimum percent of aggregate assets for individual investments with fair value. Investment in NGP Management NGP Management [Member] NGP Management [Member] Principal investments in NGP funds NGP Funds [Member] NGP Funds [Member] Net deferred tax asset recorded upon entity conversion Deferred Tax Asset, Step Up In Basis Of Assets Upon Conversion Of Entity Deferred Tax Asset, Step Up In Basis Of Assets Upon Conversion Of Entity Net deferred tax liability recorded upon entity conversion Deferred Tax Liability, Conversion Of Entity Deferred Tax Liability, Conversion Of Entity Net reduction to net deferred tax asset recorded upon entity conversion Decrease In Deferred Tax Assets, Net From Conversion Of Entity Decrease In Deferred Tax Assets, Net From Conversion Of Entity Income tax expense, conversion of entity Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Conversion Of Entity, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Conversion Of Entity, Amount Reduction in equity for income tax effects of entity conversion Adjustments To Equity, Decrease To Equity For Tax Effects Of Entity Conversion Adjustments To Equity, Decrease To Equity For Tax Effects Of Entity Conversion Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax benefit resulting from net loss during the period Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Investment gains Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Change in value of funds withheld embedded derivatives Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Realized Unrealized Gains (Losses) From Investments Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gains loss from investments of consolidated funds. Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Estimated useful life of finite lived intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Intangible asset amortization expense, excluding impairment losses Amortization of Intangible Assets Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Schedule of debt obligations Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Summary of loans payable of consolidated funds Schedule Of Debt Table For Consolidated Funds [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to short-term and long-debt instruments or arrangements, including but not limited to identification of terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation for our consolidated funds. Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Weighted-average vested Carlyle Holdings Partnership units Weighted Average Vested Carlyle Holdings Units [Member] Weighted average vested Carlyle Holdings units. Weighted-average unvested Carlyle Holdings Partnership units Weighted Average Unvested Carlyle Holdings Units [Member] Weighted average unvested Carlyle Holdings units. Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Loans Payable of Consolidated Funds Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans payable of consolidated funds. Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Deconsolidation/consolidation of funds Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Consolidation (Deconsolidation) Of Funds Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Consolidation (Deconsolidation) Of Funds Borrowings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances Paydowns Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Realized and unrealized (gains) losses, net Included in earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, end of period Changes in unrealized (gains) losses included in earnings related to financial liabilities still held at the reporting date Fair Value, Liability, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Changes in unrealized (gains) losses included in other comprehensive income related to financial liabilities still held at the reporting date Fair Value, Liability, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss), OCI Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] 5.875% Series A Preferred Units Series A Preferred Stock [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Preferred units, issued (in shares) Preferred Units, Issued Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock, gross Proceeds From Issuance Of Preferred Stock And Preference Stock, Gross Proceeds From Issuance Of Preferred Stock And Preference Stock, Gross Proceeds from issuance of preferred units, net of offering costs and expenses Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Preferred Units, redemption price including declared and unpaid distributions (usd per share) Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Including Declared And Unpaid Distributions Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Including Declared And Unpaid Distributions Preferred Units, redemption price (usd per share) Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Amount authorized for repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Payments to repurchase units Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Shares/units repurchased (in shares) Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Remaining authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Currency translation adjustments Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Unrealized losses on defined benefit plans Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Fortitude Re available-for-sale securities AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Total Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Fund management fees Fund Management Fee [Member] Fund Management Fee [Member] Incentive fees Incentive Fee [Member] Incentive Fee [Member] Performance allocations Performance Allocations [Member] Performance Allocations [Member] Principal investment income (loss) Principal Investment Income (Loss) [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss) [Member] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Fund management fees Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Investment income (loss) Interest and other income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating Interest and other income of Consolidated Funds Interest And Other Income Of Consolidated Funds Represents the total of interest and dividend income, including any amortization and accretion (as applicable) of discounts and premiums, earned from (1) loans and leases whether held-for-sale or held-in-portfolio; (2) investment securities; (3) federal funds sold; (4) securities purchased under agreements to resell; (5) investments in banker's acceptances, commercial paper, or certificates of deposit; (6) dividend income; or (7) other investments not otherwise specified herein held by consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Total revenues Expenses Operating And Non Operating Expenses [Abstract] Expenses. Compensation and benefits Employee Benefit and Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract] Cash-based compensation and benefits Salary and Wage, NonOfficer, Excluding Cost of Good and Service Sold Performance allocations and incentive fee related compensation Performance Allocations And Incentive Fee Expense Performance Allocations And Incentive Fee Expense Total compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense General, administrative and other expenses General and Administrative Expense Interest Interest Expense Interest and other expenses of Consolidated Funds Interest And Other Expenses Of Consolidated Funds Interest and other expenses relating to, and incurred, by the consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Other non-operating expenses Total expenses Other income (loss) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Net investment income (loss) of Consolidated Funds Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income tax expense Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Net income (loss) attributable to Carlyle Holdings Net Income Loss In Subsidiary Net income loss in subsidiary. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Carlyle Holdings Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiary Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary. Net income (loss) attributable to The Carlyle Group Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to Series A Preferred Unitholders Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Preferred Unit Holders, Redeemable Net income (loss) attributable to The Carlyle Group Inc. Common Stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Investment Income [Table] Investment Income [Table] Performance allocations realized Performance Allocations Realized [Member] Performance Allocations Realized [Member] Performance allocations unrealized Performance Allocations Unrealized [Member] Performance Allocations Unrealized [Member] Principal investment income from equity method investments realized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Realized, Equity Method Investments [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss) Realized, Equity Method Investments [Member] Principal investment income from equity method investments unrealized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized, Equity Method Investments [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized, Equity Method Investments [Member] Principal investment income from equity method investments Principal Investment Income (Loss), Equity Method Investments [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss), Equity Method Investments [Member] Principal income from investments in CLOs and other investments realized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Realized, CLOs [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss) Realized, CLOs [Member] Principal income from investments in CLOs and other investments unrealized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized, CLOs [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized, CLOs [Member] Principal income from investments in CLOs and other investments Principal Investment Income (Loss), CLOs And Other Investments [Member] Principal Investment Income (Loss), CLOs And Other Investments [Member] Net Investment Income [Line Items] Net Investment Income [Line Items] Investment income (loss) Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Performance Fee Revenue Performance Fee Revenue [Member] Performance Fee Revenue [Member] Carlyle Asia Partners IV, L.P. Carlyle Asia Partners IV, LP [Member] Carlyle Asia Partners IV, LP [Member] Carlyle Europe Technology Partners III, LP Carlyle Europe Technology Partners III, LP [Member] Carlyle Europe Technology Partners III, LP [Member] Carlyle Asia Partners V, LP Carlyle Asia Partners V, LP [Member] Carlyle Asia Partners V, LP [Member] AlpInvest Co & Secondary Investments AlpInvest Co And Secondary Investments [Member] AlpInvest Co And Secondary Investments [Member] Carlyle Europe Partners III, LP Carlyle Europe Partners III, LP [Member] Carlyle Europe Partners III, LP [Member] Carlyle US Equity Opportunities Fund, LP Carlyle US Equity Opportunities Fund, LP [Member] Carlyle US Equity Opportunities Fund, LP [Member] Carlyle Partners V, LP Carlyle Partners V, LP [Member] Carlyle Partners V, LP [Member] Carlyle International Energy Partners I, LP Carlyle International Energy Partners I, LP [Member] Carlyle International Energy Partners I, LP [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners V, L.P. Carlyle Realty Partners V, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners V, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners VII, L.P. Carlyle Realty Partners VII, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners VII, L.P. [Member] Percentage of performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds Percentage Of Performance Fees Related To Certain Corporate Private Equity Funds Percentage of performance fees related to certain corporate private equity funds. Gain (loss) from investments Schedule of unfunded commitments Unfunded Commitments [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of unfunded commitments by reportable segment. Lease cost, cash flows and other supplemental information related to operating leases Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Maturities of operating lease liabilities Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Operating lease cost Operating Lease, Cost Sublease income Sublease Income Total operating lease cost Lease, Cost Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities Operating Lease, Payments Weighted-average remaining lease term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Weighted-average discount rate Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Schedule of Investments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Table] Operating Segments Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Principal investment income from equity method investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Total Performance Allocation Investment Income (Loss) Performance Allocation Investment Income (Loss) Investments Investment [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Net income (loss) attributable to The Carlyle Group Inc. per common share (see Note 11) Basic (usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted-average common shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Partners' capital, common units issued (in shares) Partners' Capital Account, Units, Issued Partners' Capital Account, Units, Issued Partners' capital, common units outstanding (in shares) Partners' Capital Account, Units Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Gains (losses) from investments of Consolidated Funds Realized Unrealized Gain (Loss) From Investments Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gains (losses) from investments of consolidated funds. Gains (losses) from liabilities of CLOs Realized Unrealized Gains (Losses) From Collateralized Loan Obligations Of Consolidated Funds Realized Unrealized Gain Loss from Collateralized Loan Obligations of Consolidated Funds Total Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Level I Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level II Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Investments in CLOs and other Foreign currency forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Investments In CLOs and Other, and Partnership and LLC Interests Investments In CLOs And Other, And Partnership And LLC Interests [Member] Investments In CLOs And Other, And Partnership And LLC Interests [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Assets Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Investments Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative assets Derivative Asset Total Liabilities Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Loans payable of Consolidated Funds Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Derivative liabilities Derivative Liability Total Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract] Common Units Common Units [Member] Common Units [Member] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Preferred Equity Preferred Stock [Member] Partners’ Capital Partners Capital [Member] Partners' capital. Additional Paid-in-Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings (Deficit) Retained Earnings [Member] Non- controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Non- controlling Interests in Carlyle Holdings Non Controlling Interests In Carlyle Holdings [Member] Non-controlling interests in Carlyle holdings. Accounting Standards Update [Axis] Accounting Standards Update [Axis] Accounting Standards Update [Domain] Accounting Standards Update [Domain] ASU 2016-02 Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (in shares) Beginning balance Reclassification resulting from Conversion - Partners' Capital (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Partnership Interests Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Partnership Interests Reclassification resulting from Conversion - Partners' Capital Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Partnership Interests Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Partnership Interests Reclassification resulting from Conversion - Non-controlling Interest in Carlyle Holdings (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Noncontrolling Interests Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion Of Noncontrolling Interests Reclassification resulting from Conversion - Non-controlling Interest in Carlyle Holdings Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Noncontrolling Interests Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion Of Noncontrolling Interests Shares/units repurchased (in shares) Shares/units repurchased Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Tax effects resulting from Conversion Equity-based compensation APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition Shares issued for equity-based awards (in shares) Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Contributions Noncontrolling Interest, Increase For Contributions From Noncontrolling Interest Holders Noncontrolling Interest, Increase For Contributions From Noncontrolling Interest Holders Distributions Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Net income (loss) Deconsolidation of Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) on Fortitude Re available-for-sale securities OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment and Tax Defined benefit plans, net Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Ending balance (in shares) Ending balance Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Beginning balance (in units) Beginning balance Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Reclassification resulting from Conversion - Partners' Capital (in shares) Partners' Capital, Shares, Conversion Of Partnership Interest Partners' Capital, Shares, Conversion Of Partnership Interest Reclassification resulting from Conversion - Partners' Capital Partners' Capital, Value, Conversion Of Partnership Interest Partners' Capital, Value, Conversion Of Partnership Interest Reallocation of ownership interests in Carlyle Holdings Partners Capital Account Change In Ownership Interest Partners capital account change in ownership interest. Exchange of Carlyle Holdings units for common units (in units) Partners' Capital Account, Units, Converted Exchange of Carlyle Holdings units for common units Partners' Capital Account, Exchanges and Conversions Deferred tax effects resulting from acquisition of interests in Carlyle Holdings Partners Capital Account Deferred Tax Effects Resulting From Acquisition Of Interests Partners capital account deferred tax effects resulting from acquisition of interests. Equity-based compensation Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Payment Arrangement, Amount Issuances of common units for equity-based awards (in units) Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Payment Arrangement, Number of Units Contributions Partners' Capital Account, Contributions Distributions Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Net income (loss) Profit Loss Excluding Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In Consolidated Entities The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, excluding the portion related to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities. Ending balance (in units) Ending balance Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] Adjustments Adjustments Of Investment Advisory Fees Adjustments Of Investment Advisory Fees Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Short-term line of credit Short-Term Line Of Credit [Member] Short-Term Line Of Credit [Member] Long-term line of credit Long-Term Line Of Credit [Member] Long-Term Line Of Credit [Member] Senior Credit Facility Due 2/11/2024 New Senior Credit Facility [Member] New senior credit facility. CLO Financing Facility CLO Financing Facility [Member] CLO Financing Facility [Member] Promissory Notes Due 7/15/2019 Promissory Notes Due July 2019 [Member] Promissory Notes Due July 2019 [Member] Base rate Base Rate [Member] Eurocurrency Eurodollar [Member] Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Interest rate under credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Borrowings under credit facilities Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Outstanding borrowings Interest expense Debt term Debt Instrument, Term Debt term extension Debt Instrument, Term Extension Debt Instrument, Term Extension Borrowing outstanding Repayment with penalty period Debt instrument, Prepayment Terms, Penalty Period Threshold Debt instrument, Prepayment Terms, Penalty Period Threshold Available capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Derivatives, number of commodities investment vehicles settled Derivatives, Number of Commodities Investment Vehicles Settled Derivatives, Number of Commodities Investment Vehicles Settled Fair value of collateralized loan obligation assets Fair Value Of Collateralized Loan Obligation Assets Fair value of collateralized loan obligation assets. Summary of status of non-vested equity-based awards Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Income (loss) from principal investments Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent event Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Distribution payable (usd per share) Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share Accrued giveback obligations Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Partners’ capital (common units, 117,840,651 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019) Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000,000 shares authorized (348,693,884 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020) Supplemental financial position Additional Financial Position Table [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of supplemental financial position information that illustrates the consolidating effects of the consolidated funds. Supplemental results of operations Supplemental Results Of Operations Table [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of supplemental results of operations information that illustrates the consolidating effects of the consolidated funds. Supplemental statement of cash flows Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of supplemental cash flow information that illustrates the consolidating effects of the consolidated funds. Accrued performance allocations Accrued Performance Fees Amounts represent performance fees that our existing, unrealized fund portfolio would generate if we sold every asset across all of our funds at fair value as of the end of the reporting period. Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis] Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis] Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain] Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain] Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Assets recognized in consolidated balance sheets related to non-consolidated VIEs Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Investments [Domain] Investments [Domain] Managed Accounts and Longer-dated Carry Funds Managed Accounts and Longer-dated Carry Funds [Member] Managed Accounts and Longer-dated Carry Funds [Member] Private Equity And Real Estate Fund Private Equity And Real Estate Fund [Member] Private equity and real estate fund. Certain Open-ended and Longer-dated Carry Funds Certain Open-ended and Longer-dated Carry Funds [Member] Certain Open-ended and Longer-dated Carry Funds [Member] Percentage of management fees earned Percentage Of Management Fees Earned Percentage Of Management Fees Earned Percentage of management fees earned on unrealized investments after termination of the investment period Percentage Of Management Fees For Unrealized Investments After Termination Of Investment Period Percentage Of Management Fees For Unrealized Investments After Termination Of Investment Period Period of time for which management fees will be received by partners from the initial closing date Period For Management Fees Received By Partners From Initial Closing Date Period of time for which management fees will be received by partners from initial closing date. Extension period for fund closing Extension Period For Fund Closing Extension period for fund closing. Subsequent period in which management fees are recognized after these fees are called Subsequent Period Management Fees Recognized After Called Period of time subsequent to being called that management fees are recognized as earned. Percentage of management fees for CLOs on the total par amount of assets in the fund Percentage Of Management Fees Related To Collateralized Loan Obligation Percentage Of Management Fees Related To Collateralized Loan Obligation Deferred subordinated management fees on CLOs Deferred Management Fees From CLOs Deferred Management Fees From CLOs Period of management fees related to collateralized loan obligation Period Of Management Fees Related To Collateralized Loan Obligation Period Of Management Fees Related To Collateralized Loan Obligation Percentage of management fees for business development companies Percentage Of Management Fees For Business Development Companies Percentage of management fees for business development companies based on average daily gross assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents. Percentage of management fees from funds of funds during the commitment fee period Percentage Of Management Fees From Funds Of Funds During Commitment Fee Period Percentage Of Management Fees From Funds Of Funds During Commitment Fee Period Percentage of management fees from fund of funds following the expiration of the weighted-average investment period Percentage Of Management Fees Of Adjusted Contributions For Unrealized Investments Following Expiration Of Weighted Average Investment Period Percentage Of Management Fees Of Adjusted Contributions For Unrealized Investments Following Expiration Of Weighted Average Investment Period Management fee receivable Management Fee Receivables Management Fee Receivables Transaction and advisory fees Transaction And Portfolio Advisory Fees Included In Fund Management Fees Transaction and portfolio advisory fees included in fund management fees. Incentive Fees Net Performance Fees [Abstract] Net performance fees. Performance fees allocation percentage to partnership Performance Fees Allocation Percentage To Partnership Performance fees allocation percentage to partnership. External coinvestment vehicles percentage Percentage Of Allocation Based Performance Fees Related To External Co-investment Vehicles Percentage of allocation based performance fees related to external coinvestment vehicles. Percentage of accrued performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds Percentage of allocation based performance fees related to fund of funds vehicles Percentage Of Allocation Based Performance Fees Related To Investment Solutions Carry Funds Percentage Of Allocation Based Performance Fees Related To Investment Solutions Carry Funds Percent of preferred returns Percent Of Preferred Returns Percent of Preferred Returns Interest Income Interest Income (Expense), Net [Abstract] Interest income from investments Investment Income, Interest Summary of basic and diluted net income per common unit Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Summary of weighted-average common units outstanding, basic and diluted Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block] Equity-Based Compensation Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Non-cash performance allocations and incentive fees Non-Cash Performance Allocations And Incentive Fees Gain (Loss) Non-Cash Performance Allocations And Incentive Fees Gain (Loss) Non-cash principal investment (income) loss Other non-cash amounts Other Noncash Income (Expense) Purchases of investments Payments for Purchase of Securities, Operating Activities Payment of purchase price adjustment in Fortitude Re Payments To Acquire Equity Method Investments, Operating Activities Payments To Acquire Equity Method Investments, Operating Activities Proceeds from the sale of investments Proceeds from Sale of Securities, Operating Activities Changes in deferred taxes, net Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Change in due from affiliates and other receivables Increase (Decrease) in Due from Related Parties, Current Change in deposits and other Increase (Decrease) in Deposit Assets Change in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Change in accrued compensation and benefits Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries Change in due to affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties, Current Change in lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities Increase (Decrease) In Right-Of-Use Asset And Lease Liability Increase (Decrease) In Right-Of-Use Asset And Lease Liability Change in deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of fixed assets, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Repayments under credit facilities Repayment of term loan Repayments of Secured Debt Payments on debt obligations Repayments of Other Long-term Debt Proceeds from debt obligations, net of financing costs Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt Dividends to common stockholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Distributions to preferred unitholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Distributions to non-controlling interest holders in Carlyle Holdings Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders Subsidiary Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders in Carlyle Holdings. Contributions from non-controlling interest holders Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payment of deferred consideration for Carlyle Holdings units Payment Of Deferred Consideration For Partnership Units Payment Of Deferred Consideration For Partnership Units Common shares repurchased Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities Change In Due To (From) Affiliates Financing Activities Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities. Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of foreign exchange rate changes Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period: Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period Accrued Compensation and Benefits Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans, Other than Share-based Compensation [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated VIEs Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Collateralized Loan Obligations Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member] Consolidated VIEs, assets Consolidated VIEs, liabilities Investments in CLOs Consolidated Clo Investments Total of investments in CLOs that were consolidated. Portfolio advisory fees, net and other Investment Advice [Member] Segment Revenues Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Fund level fee revenues Fund Level Fee Revenues [Abstract] Fund level fee revenues. Total fund level fee revenues Interest income Segment Expenses Segment Expenses [Abstract] Segment expenses. Realized performance revenues related compensation Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Realized net performance revenues Realized principal investment income (loss) Fee Related Earnings Segment assets Senior secured notes Senior Secured Notes [Member] Senior secured notes. Subordinated notes, preferred shares and other Fair Value Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Weighted Average Remaining Maturity in Years Debt Instrument Weighted Average Remaining Life Debt instrument weighted average remaining life. Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table] Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table] Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items] Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items] Distribution per common unit (in dollars per share) Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit Distribution per common unit Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gain (loss) for the period Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Defined Benefit Plan During Period Net Of Tax Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from defined benefit plans arising during the period. Less: reclassification adjustment for gain during the period, included in cash-based compensation and benefits expense Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Gain Loss Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net Of Tax Other comprehensive income loss reclassification pension and other postretirement benefit plans net gain loss recognized in net periodic benefit cost net of tax. Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest In Consolidated Entities Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest In Consolidated Entities Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Carlyle Holdings Comprehensive Income Attributable To Subsidiary Holdings Comprehensive income attributable to Carlyle Holdings. Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests in Carlyle Holdings Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiary Comprehensive income net of tax attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary. Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Carlyle Group Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Management fee-related revenues from NGP Management Management Fees, Income (Loss) Management Fees, Income (Loss) Expenses related to the investment in NGP Management Investment Income, Investment Expense Amortization of basis differences from the investment in NGP Management Amortization Net investment income Net Realized Investment Gains Losses Net Realized Investment Gains Losses Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Table] Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Table] Corporate Mezzanine Securities Bonds and Warrants Corporate Mezzanine Securities Bonds And Warrants [Member] Corporate mezzanine securities, bonds and warrants. Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] Trading securities Debt Securities, Trading Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] General, administrative and other expense General and Administrative Expense [Member] Extinguishment of Debt [Axis] Extinguishment of Debt [Axis] Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain] Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain] Treasury rate Treasury Rate [Member] Treasury Rate [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes Aggregate Principal Amount Interest Expense Interest Expense, Debt Senior notes percentage of par value Debt Instrument Percent To Par Value Debt instrument percent to par value. Repurchased principal amount Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Debt redemption price percentage Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Debt redemption, discount rate, margin spread on interest rate Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Discount Rate, Basis Spread On Variable Rate Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Discount Rate, Basis Spread On Variable Rate Other income Other Income Total Adjustments Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Performance revenues related compensation expense Net performance revenues Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net income (loss) Equity-based compensation Consolidated Funds related: Consolidated Funds Related [Abstract] Consolidated funds related. Realized/unrealized (gain) loss on investments of Consolidated Funds Realized Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gain (loss) on investments of consolidated funds. Realized/unrealized (gain) loss from loans payable of Consolidated Funds Realized Unrealized Gain (Loss) From Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gain (loss) from loans payable of consolidated funds. Purchases of investments by Consolidated Funds Purchases Of Investments By Consolidated Funds Purchases of investments by consolidated funds. Proceeds from sale and settlements of investments by Consolidated Funds Proceeds From Sale And Settlements Of Investments By Consolidated Funds Proceeds from sale and settlements of investments by consolidated funds. Non-cash interest income, net Non Cash Interest Income Net Of Consolidated Funds Non-cash interest income, net. Change in cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Increase (Decrease) In Cash And Cash Equivalents Held At Consolidated Funds Change in other receivables held at consolidated funds. Change in other receivables held at Consolidated Funds Increase (Decrease) Other Receivables Held At Consolidated Funds Change in other receivables held at consolidated funds. Change in other liabilities held at Consolidated Funds Increase (Decrease) Other Liabilities Held At Consolidated Funds Change in other liabilities held at consolidated funds. Other non-cash amounts of Consolidated Funds Other Noncash Income (Expense) Of Consolidated Funds Other Noncash Income (Expense) Of Consolidated Funds Net borrowings (payments) on loans payable of Consolidated Funds Proceeds From (Repayments Of) Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds Net payments on loans payable of consolidated funds. Payments of contingent consideration Payment Of Contingent Consideration Payment of contingent consideration. Supplemental non-cash disclosures Supplemental Noncash Transactions [Abstract] Supplemental noncash transactions. Tax effects from the conversion to a Corporation recorded in equity Noncash Tax Effect Of Equity Conversion Noncash Tax Effect Of Equity Conversion Net increase in partners’ capital and accumulated other comprehensive income related to reallocation of ownership interest in Carlyle Holdings Change In Parents Ownership Interest Change in parents ownership interest. Non-cash distributions to non-controlling interest holders Non-Cash Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders Non-cash distributions to non-controlling interest holders. Net asset impact of deconsolidation of Consolidated Funds Net Assets Impact For Deconsolidation Of Consolidated Funds Amount represents amount of non-cash item on statement of cash flow related to the deconsolidation of consolidated funds during the period. Tax effect from acquisition of Carlyle Holdings partnership units: Tax Effect From Acquisition [Abstract] Tax effect from acquisition. Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Asset, Partnership Unit Acquisition Deferred tax asset related to acquisition of partnership units. Tax receivable agreement liability Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Tax receivable agreement liability. Total partners’ capital Partners Capital Related To Exchange Of Equity Interests Partners capital related to exchange of equity interests. Cash and cash equivalents Realized Performance Fee Expense Realized Compensation of our investment professionals related to realized performance fees. Unrealized Total Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Current and former senior Carlyle professionals Management And Former Management [Member] Management And Former Management [Member] WSJ Prime Rate Prime Rate [Member] 12MAT Index Index 12MAT [Member] Index 12MAT [Member] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Final Settled Litigation [Member] Carlyle Holdings Carlyle Holdings [Member] Carlyle Holdings. CEREP I CEREP I [Member] CEREP I [Member] Partnership And CEREP I Partnership And CEREP I [Member] Partnership And CEREP I [Member] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Guaranteed revolving credit facility Financial Guarantee, Revolving Credit Facility For Fund [Member] Financial Guarantee, Revolving Credit Facility For Fund [Member] Guaranteed employee loans Financial Guarantee, Employee Loans [Member] Financial Guarantee, Employee Loans Guaranteed employee credit facility Financial Guarantee, Employee Credit Facility [Member] Financial Guarantee, Employee Credit Facility [Member] Contingent Obligations (Giveback) Contingent Obligations Giveback [Member] Contingent obligations giveback. Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Vermillion Legal Matter Vermillion Legal Matter [Member] Vermillion Legal Matter [Member] Alleged Misappropriation of Investments in Petroleum Commodities Alleged Misappropriation of Investments in Petroleum Commodities [Member] Alleged Misappropriation of Investments in Petroleum Commodities [Member] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Guaranteed loans, aggregate program limit Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted Repayments of revolving credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Guaranteed loans, initial period Guarantor Obligations, Program Initial Term, Renewed Annually Guarantor Obligations, Program Initial Term, Renewed Annually Guaranteed loans, plus (minus) spread on interest rate Guarantor Obligation, Basis Spread On Variable Interest Rate Guarantor Obligation, Basis Spread On Variable Interest Rate Guaranteed loans, floor interest rate Guarantor Obligation, Floor Interest Rate Guarantor Obligation, Floor Interest Rate Guaranteed loans, interest rate at period end Guarantor Obligation, Interest Rate At Period End Guarantor Obligation, Interest Rate At Period End Guaranteed loans, floor interest rate at period end Guarantor Obligation, Floor Interest Rate At Period End Guarantor Obligation, Floor Interest Rate At Period End Guarantor obligations, current carrying value Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value Liability for potential repayment of previously received performance fees Cash withheld from carried interest distributions for potential giveback obligations Cash Withheld From Carried Interest Distributions For Potential Giveback Obligations Cash withheld from carried interest distributions for potential giveback obligations. Amount of accrued giveback obligation of various current and former senior Carlyle professionals and other limited partners of Carlyle Holdings partnerships Amount Of Giveback Obligation Of Current And Former Related Parties Amount of accrued giveback obligation of various current and former senior Carlyle professionals and other limited partners of Carlyle Holdings partnerships Amount of net accrued giveback obligation attributable to Carlyle Holdings Amount Of Net Accrued Giveback Obligation Of Subsidiary Amount represents the net accrued giveback obligation attributable to Carlyle Holdings Amount paid to satisfy giveback obligations Amount Paid During Period For Giveback Obligation For a Fund Amount paid during period to satisfy giveback obligation to one of our Corporate Private Equity funds Number of giveback obligations satisfied Number of Giveback Obligations Paid Off Number of Giveback Obligations Paid Off Amount of realized and distributed carried interest subject to potential giveback on after-tax basis Amount Of Realized And Distributed Carried Interest Of Potential Giveback On After Tax Basis Amount of realized and distributed carried interest of potential giveback on after-tax basis. Term of lease Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Options to extend (up to) Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term Options to terminate (within) Lessee, Operating Lease, Option To Terminate, Term Lessee, Operating Lease, Option To Terminate, Term Number of offices relocated Number Of Offices Relocated Number Of Offices Relocated Lease transfer expense Lease Transfer Expense Lease Transfer Expense Lease not yet commenced, term Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract Lease incentive payable Lease Incentive, Payable Maximum amount of potential damages according to the liquidator’s expert report (more than) Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Amount received from the plaintiff Proceeds from Legal Settlements Settlement funds deposited as security Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party Gain on settlement Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Payments for legal settlements Payments for Legal Settlements Refund adjustment from settlement with taxing authority Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority Number of structured finance vehicles invested In petroleum commodities believed stolen Number Of Structured Finance Vehicles Invested In Petroleum Commodities Believed Stolen Amount represents the number of structured finance vehicles managed by an affiliate that invested in petroleum commodities that are believed to be stolen Amount of investment in petroleum commodities believed stolen Amount of Investment in Petroleum Commodities Believed Stolen Amount represents our investment in a hedge fund and certain structured finance vehicles that was invested in petroleum commodities that are believed to have been stolen by a third party Estimated insurance recoveries Estimated Insurance Recoveries Insurance proceeds Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities Loss contingency accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Supplemental Financial Information Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Cover [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net loss attributable to The Carlyle Group Inc. common shareholders Weighted-average common units outstanding (in shares) Net income (loss) per common unit (usd per share) Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income attributable to common shares Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Weighted-average common units outstanding (in shares) Net income (loss) per common unit (usd per share)