Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents at Carrying Value Held at Consolidated Funds Cash and cash equivalents 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 Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Securities of Consolidated Funds Restricted cash and securities of Consolidated Funds Change to "Restricted cash and securities held at Consolidated Funds represents restricted cash and securities held by consolidated Funds and other consolidated entities. Such amounts are not available to fund general liquidity needs of the business. Accrued Performance Fees Accrued performance fees Accrued performance fees Investments 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 of Consolidated Funds Due from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds, net Due from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds, net" should read, "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 Deposits and other Other Assets Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Total assets Assets, Total Total assets Liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Loans payable Loans Payable Subordinated Loan Payable to Affiliate Subordinated loan payable to affiliate Subordinated loan payable to affiliate Loan Payable to Affiliate of Consolidated Funds Loans payable 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 Carlyle partners Due to Other Related Parties Due to affiliates Due to Affiliate Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue Deferred tax liabilities Deferred 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. Accrued Giveback Obligations Accrued giveback obligations Accrued giveback obligations Total liabilities Liabilities, Total Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value Members' equity Limited Partners' Capital Account Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total members' equity Partners' Capital, Total Total members' equity Equity Appropriated for Consolidated Funds Equity appropriated for Consolidated Funds Equity appropriated for Consolidated Funds Non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity, Total Total liabilities and equity Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Fund management fees Investment Advisory Fees Performance fees Fees and Commissions [Abstract] Performance Fees Realized Realized Realized Performance Fees. Performance Fees Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized Performance Fees. Total performance fees Performance Fees Total performance fees Investment income (loss) Investment Income Abstract Investment income (loss) Realized Investment Income Realized Investment Income (Loss) Realized represents the gains and losses on the Partnership's principal investments, including its investments in Funds that are not consolidated, its equity method investments, and other principal investments. Investment Income (Loss) is realized when the Partnership redeems all or a portion of its investment or when the Partnership receives cash income, such as dividends or distributions, from its non-consolidated funds. Unrealized Investment Income Unrealized Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized represents the unrealized gains and losses on the Partnership's principal investments, including its investments in Funds that are not consolidated, its equity method investments, and other principal investments. Unrealized Investment Income (Loss) results from changes in the fair value of the underlying investment as well as the reversal of unrealized gain (loss) at the time an investment is realized. Total investment income (loss) Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total Total 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 Revenues, Total Total revenues Expenses Operating and Non Operating Expenses Abstract Expenses Compensation and benefits Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Base compensation Compensation Performance fee related Performance Fee Related Abstract Performance Fee Compensation. Performance Fee Realized Realized Performance Fee Compensation - Realized. Performance Fee Unrealized Unrealized Performance Fee Compensation - Unrealized. Total compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense, Total Total compensation and benefits 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 Expenses relating to and incurred by the Consolidated Funds and other consolidated entities. Other non-operating (income) expenses Other Nonoperating Expense Total expenses Costs and Expenses, Total Total expenses Other income (loss) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Net Investment Losses of Consolidated Funds Net investment gains (losses) of Consolidated Funds Net Gains (Losses) from Consolidated Funds and other consolidated entities' investment activities. Income before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Carlyle Group Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to Carlyle Group Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized losses for the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Less: reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Total cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Total Total cash flow hedges Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income Net of Taxes Attributable to Equity Appropriated for Consolidated Funds Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to equity appropriated for Consolidated Funds Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to equity appropriated for Consolidated Funds Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to equity appropriated for Consolidated Funds Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive Income Net of Taxes Attributable to Redeemable Non Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive income attributable to Carlyle Group Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income attributable to Carlyle Group Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income 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 Amortization of deferred financing fees Amortization of Financing Costs Non Cash Performance Fees Non-cash performance fees Non-cash performance fees Non-cash performance fees Other non-cash amounts Other Noncash Expense Consolidated Funds related: Consolidated Funds Related Abstract Consolidated Funds related: Realized Unrealized Loss Gain on Investments of Consolidated Funds Realized/unrealized gain on investments of Consolidated Funds Realized/unrealized gain on investments of Consolidated Funds Realized Unrealized Loss from Loans Payable of Consolidated Funds Realized/unrealized loss from loans payable of Consolidated Funds Realized/unrealized 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 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 Non-cash interest income, net Non-cash interest income, net Increase Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents Held at Consolidated Funds Change in cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Change in cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Change in cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Increase Decrease Other Receivables Held at Consolidated Funds Change in other receivables held at Consolidated Funds Change in other receivables held at Consolidated Funds Change in other receivables held at Consolidated Funds Increase Decrease Other Liabilities Held at Consolidated Funds Change in other liabilities held at Consolidated Funds Change in other liabilities held at Consolidated Funds Investment income Other Noncash Income Investment income Purchases of investments Payments to Acquire Investments Purchases of investments Proceeds from the sale of investments Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments Change in deferred taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Change in deferred taxes Change in due from affiliates and other receivables Increase (Decrease) in Due from Related Parties, Current Change in due from affiliates and other receivables Change in deposits and other Increase (Decrease) in Deposit Assets Change in deposits and other 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 accrued compensation and benefits Change in due to affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties, Current Change in deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Change in restricted cash Purchases of fixed assets, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of fixed assets, net Purchases of intangible assets Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Purchases of intangible assets Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings under credit facility Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under credit facility Payments on loans payable Repayments of Long-term Debt Payments on loans payable Repayments of Loans Payable of Consolidated Funds Net payments on loans payable of Consolidated Funds Net payments on loans payable of Consolidated Funds Net payments on loans payable of Consolidated Funds Proceeds from Contributions from Members Contributions from members The cash flow associated with contributions from owners. Distributions to Members Distributions to members Distributions to members Distributions to members Contributions from non-controlling interest holders Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Change in Due to from Affiliates Financing Activities Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities Change in Due to from Affiliates and Other Receivables of Consolidated Funds Change in due to/from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds Change in due to/from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds Change in due to/from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect of foreign exchange rate changes Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental non-cash disclosures Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Net Assets Related to Consolidation of Collateralized Loan Obligations Net assets related to consolidation of the CLOs Net assets related to consolidation of the CLOs Non Cash Distributions to Members Non-cash distributions to members Non-cash distributions to members Non Cash Contributions from Noncontrolling Interest Holders Non-cash contributions from non-controlling interest holders Non-cash contributions from non-controlling interest holders Non Cash Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Non-cash distributions to non-controlling interest holders Non-cash distributions to non-controlling interest holders Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Organization and Basis of Presentation and Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Organization and Basis of Presentation and Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Acquisitions and Acquired Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions and Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract] Acquisitions and Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurement [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement [Abstract] Investments and Accrued Performance Fees Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Investments and Accrued Performance Fees [Abstract] Investments and Accrued Performance Fees [Abstract] Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities [Abstract] Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities [Abstract] Fixed Assets, Net Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Fixed Assets, Net [Abstract] Fixed Assets, Net [Abstract] Loans Payable Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Loans Payable [Abstract] Loans Payable [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Derivative Instruments in Clos Derivative Instruments in the CLOs Derivative Instruments in the CLOs Derivative Instruments in the CLOs [Abstract] Derivative Instruments in the CLOs [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Taxes [Abstract] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Supplemental Financial Information Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Condensed Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]