Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Common Unit Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Corporate Private Equity Corporate Private Equity [Member] Corporate private equity. Real Assets Real Assets [Member] Real assets. Global Credit Global Credit [Member] Global Credit [Member] Investment Solutions Solutions [Member] Solutions. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] 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. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Investment [Axis] Investment [Axis] Investment [Domain] Investment [Domain] Collateralized Loan Obligations Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Consolidated VIEs, assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Consolidated VIEs, liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Investments in CLOs Consolidated Clo Investments Total of investments in CLOs that were consolidated. 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] 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 Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of unfunded commitments Unfunded Commitments [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of unfunded commitments by reportable segment. Future minimum commitments for leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Investment Income [Table] Investment Income [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Reclassifications Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis] Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis] Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain] Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain] Reclassifications Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] 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] Net Investment Income [Line Items] Net Investment Income [Line Items] Fund Management Fees Management Fees Revenue [Abstract] Partners' capital Partners' Capital 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 (in years) 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 (in years) Extension Period For Fund Closing Extension period for fund closing. Subsequent period in which management fees are recognized after these fees are called (in months) 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 Period of management fees related to collateralized loan obligation (in years) 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. Travel and entertainment expense Travel and Entertainment Expense Performance 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 (as a percent) 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 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 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. Interest Income Interest Income (Expense), Net [Abstract] Interest income of Consolidated Funds Investment Income, Interest Investments [Abstract] Schedule of Investments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Principal investment income from equity method investments (excluding performance allocations) Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] 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 Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Fund management fees Investment Advisory Fees Incentive fees Management Fees, Incentive Revenue Investment income (loss) Investment Income, Net [Abstract] Performance revenues Fees and Commissions [Abstract] Realized Realized Performance Allocations Investment Income (Loss) Realized Performance Allocations Investment Income (Loss) Realized Performance Fees Revenues Realized Fees received from a carry fund that had a distribution event. Unrealized Unrealized Performance Allocation Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized Performance Allocation Investment Income (Loss) Principal investment income (loss) Investment Income [Abstract] Investment income (loss). Realized Realized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Realized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized Unrealized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Unrealized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Total investment income Gain (Loss) on Investments 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. Revenue of a real estate VIE Revenue from Real Estate Variable Interest Revenue from Real Estate Variable Interest Total revenues Revenues Expenses Operating And Non Operating Expenses [Abstract] Expenses. Compensation and benefits Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation, Noncash [Abstract] Base compensation Compensation Equity-based compensation Share-based Compensation Performance allocations and incentive fee related compensation Performance Fee Related [Abstract] Performance fee compensation. Realized Performance Fee Expense Realized Compensation of our investment professionals related to realized performance fees. Unrealized Performance Fee Expense Unrealized Gain (Loss) Compensation of our investment professionals related to unrealized performance fees. 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. Interest and other expenses of a real estate VIE and loss on deconsolidation Interest And Other Expense Of Consolidated Vie And Loss On Deconsolidation Interest And Other Expense Of Consolidated Vie And Loss On Deconsolidation Other non-operating expenses Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total expenses Costs and Expenses Other income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Net investment gains 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, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income 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 attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. 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 attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. Common Unitholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Unrealized 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 Related Party Transactions [Abstract] 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. Segment Reporting [Abstract] Total Reportable Segments Consolidated Funds Reconciling Items Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Revenues Expenses Other income Economic income (loss) 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 Assets Income before provision for income taxes Adjustments: Adjustments [Abstract] Adjustments. Equity-based compensation issued in conjunction with the initial public offering, acquisitions and strategic investments Share Based Compensation Segment The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration for segment reporting purposes. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Acquisition related charges, including amortization of intangibles and impairment Acquisition Related Charges And Amortization Of Intangibles Acquisition related charges and amortization of intangibles. Other non-operating expenses Tax expense associated with performance revenues Performance Fee Related Compensation Expense, Tax Amount represents tax expense associated with performance fee compensation. Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Severance and other adjustments Severance And Other Intercompany Expenses Adjustments Severance And Other Intercompany Expenses Adjustments Economic Income Economic Net Income (Loss) 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. Net performance revenues Net Performance Fees Represents the amount of total performance fee revenue less performance fee-related compensation expense. Principal investment income Investment Income (Loss) Investment Income (Loss) Equity-based compensation Equity Based Compensation Equity Based Compensation 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. 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 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. Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] 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] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Senior secured notes Senior Secured Notes [Member] Senior secured notes. Subordinated notes and preferred shares Subordinated Debt Obligations [Member] Contingent consideration Contingent Consideration [Member] Contingent consideration. Weighted Average Weighted Average [Member] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Domain] Valuation Technique [Domain] Discounted Cash Flow Discounted Cash Flow [Member] Discounted cash flow. Consensus Pricing Consensus Pricing [Member] Consensus pricing. Counterparty Pricing Counterparty Pricing [Member] Counterparty pricing. Discounted Cash Flow with Consensus Pricing Discounted Cash Flow With Consensus Pricing [Member] Discounted cash flow with consensus pricing. Other Other Valuation Technique [Member] Other Valuation Technique [Member] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Bonds Bond Option [Member] Loans Loans Investment In Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans investment in consolidated funds. Other Other Assets [Member] Investments of Consolidated Funds Investments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Investments of consolidated funds. Subordinated notes and preferred shares Subordinated Notes And Preferred Shares [Member] Subordinated Notes and Preferred Shares [Member] Investments in CLOs and other Investments In CLO's And Other [Member] Investments In CLO's And Other [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level III Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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 Discount Rates (as a percent) Discount Rate Range Percentage Discount rate range percentage. Indicative Quotes ($ per share) Indicative Quotes Per Share Range Indicative quotes per share range. Indicative Quotes (% of Par) Indicative Quotes Range Percentage Indicative quotes range percentage. Indicative Quotes (% of Notional Amount) Percentage Of Indicative Quotes Range Notional Amount Percentage of indicative quotes range notional amount. Default Rates (as a percent) Default Rates Range Percentage Default rates range percentage. Recovery Rates (as a percent) Recovery Rates Range Percentage Recovery rates range percentage. 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. Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Profit Loss Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the Consolidated Funds, the consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. 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 Non-cash performance allocations and incentive fees Non Cash Performance Fees Excluding Consolidated Funds Non-cash performance fees excluding consolidated funds. Other non-cash amounts Other Noncash Income Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, other income or gains included in net income that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period and are not separately disclosed. Principal investment income Purchases Investments And Trading Securities Amount of investments and trading securities purchased during the period. Purchases of investments Payment To Acquire Investment Payment to acquire investment. Proceeds from the sale of investments Proceeds On Sale Of Investments And Trading Securities Amount of proceeds received on investments and trading securities during the period. Payments of contingent consideration Payment Of Contingent Consideration On Acquisitions Payment of contingent consideration on acquisitions. Deconsolidation of Claren Road Deconsolidation Hedge Fund Amount represents the cash flow impact of the deconsolidation of one of hedge fund businesses. We transferred all of our equity interests to the founders of hedge fund business Change 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 Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the aggregate increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount due from the following types of related parties: a parent company and its subsidiaries; subsidiaries of a common parent; an entity and trust for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entity's management; an entity and its principal owners, management, or member of their immediate families, affiliates, or other parties with the ability to exert significant influence. Change in receivables and inventory of a real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Receivables And Inventory Increase decrease in real estate variable interest entity receivables and inventory. Change in deposits and other Increase Decrease In Deposit Other Asset Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in moneys or securities given as security including, but not limited to, contract, escrow, or earnest money deposits, retain-age (if applicable), deposits with clearing organizations and others, collateral, or margin deposits. Change in other assets of a real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Other Assets The increase (decrease) in real estate variable interest entity other assets during the reporting period. Change in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Excluding Consolidated Funds Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Excluding Consolidated Funds Change in accrued compensation and benefits Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Salaries Change in due to affiliates Increase Decrease In Due To Related Parties Current Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations to be paid to the following types of related parties: a parent company and its subsidiaries; subsidiaries of a common parent; an entity and trust for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entities' management; an entity and its principal owners, management, or member of their immediate families, affiliates, or other parties with the ability to exert significant influence. Change in other liabilities of a real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Other Liabilities Increase (decrease) in real estate variable interest entity other liabilities. Change in deferred revenue Increase Decrease In Deferred Revenue Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds the increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities Without Consolidated Funds Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities Without Consolidated Funds 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, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payments on debt obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt Proceeds from debt obligations Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Net payments on loans payable of a real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Loans Payable Increase (decrease) in real estate variable interest entity loans payable. Distributions to common unitholders 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 Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders. Common units repurchased Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock 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 Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Effect of foreign exchange rate changes Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Increase 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: Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 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] Maximum percentage of interest on amounts due from affiliates (percent) Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate) Payment of aircraft related expenses Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] 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. Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Bonds Bonds [Member] Other Other Investments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Other investments of consolidated funds. 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 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, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, 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, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Euribor Euribor Future [Member] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] CLO Term Loan Maturing July 2027 CLO 2016-2 Retention Term Loan [Member] CLO 2016-2 Retention Term Loan [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing September 2029 CLO Term Loan Maturing September 2029 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing September 2029 [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 April 2027 CLO Term Loan Maturing April 2027 [Member] CLO Term Loan Maturing April 2027 [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 22 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 Loans CLO Term Loans [Member] CLO Term Loans [Member] Euro CLO Financing Euro CLO Financing [Member] Euro CLO Financing [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Weighted-average rate under credit facility (as a percent) Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Debt principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Effective interest rate (percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Margin interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Segment Revenues Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Fund level fee revenues Fund Level Fee Revenues [Abstract] Fund level fee revenues. Portfolio advisory fees, net Portfolio Advisory Fees Portfolio advisory fees. Transaction fees, net Transaction And Other Fees Net Transaction and other fees net. Total fund level fee revenues Fee Revenues Total fee revenues. Total performance revenues Performance Fees Principal investment income (loss) Total investment income Principal Investment Income (Loss) Principal Investment Income (Loss) Interest income Interest Income, Other Other income Other Income Segment Expenses Segment Expenses [Abstract] Segment expenses. Direct base compensation Salaries And Wages Segment Expenditures for salaries other than officers. Does not include allocated share-based compensation, pension and post-retirement benefit expense or other labor-related non-salary expense. For commercial and industrial companies, excludes any direct and overhead labor that is included in cost of goods sold. Indirect base compensation Indirect Base Compensation Expenditures for salaries for other than investment professionals. Performance revenues related compensation General, administrative, and other indirect expenses Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Interest expense Principal Investment Income (Loss) Net Interest Realized net performance revenues Realized Principal Investment Income (Loss) Assets Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Unvested Carlyle Holdings Partnership units Weighted Average Unvested Carlyle Holdings Units [Member] Weighted average unvested Carlyle Holdings units. Weighted-average vested Carlyle Holdings Partnership units Weighted Average Vested Carlyle Holdings Units [Member] Weighted average vested 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 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Future minimum commitments for leases, total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net income attributable to common units Undistributed Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, Basic Weighted-average common units outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Net income per common unit (usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income attributable to common units Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Weighted-average common units outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net income per common unit (usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income 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 Defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract] Unrealized 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 loss during the period, included in base compensation 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 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income 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 attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income Statement [Abstract] Performance allocations Compensation and benefits Interest and other expenses of a real estate VIE and loss on deconsolidation Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Net income attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. per common unit (see Note 11) Basic (usd per share) Diluted (usd per share) Weighted-average common units Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Distributions declared per common unit (usd per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Senior Credit Facility Term Loan Due 5/05/2020 Term Loan [Member] Term loan. 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 Senior Notes One [Member] Information by type of debt instrument, including, but not limited to, draws against credit facilities. Promissory Note Due 1/01/2022 Promissory Notes [Member] Promissory Notes [Member] Promissory Notes Due 7/15/2019 Promissory Notes Due July 2019 [Member] Promissory Notes Due July 2019 [Member] Borrowing Outstanding Carrying Value Notes and Loans Payable Interest rate on senior notes (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Series A Preferred Stock Series A Preferred Stock [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Accrued performance allocations Accrued Performance Based Capital Allocation Accrued Performance Based Capital Allocation Preferred units, issued (in shares) Preferred Units, Issued Preferred units, outstanding (in shares) Preferred Units, Outstanding Common stock, units issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, units outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 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 (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Intangible asset amortization expense, excluding impairment losses Amortization of Intangible Assets Schedule of assets recognized and Partnership's maximum exposure to loss Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Contingent Obligations (Giveback) Contingent Obligations Giveback [Member] Contingent obligations giveback. Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Accrued incentive fees Accrued Incentive Fees, Related Party Accrued Incentive Fees, Related Party Unbilled receivable for giveback obligations from current and former employees Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable 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 Due from Affiliates Summary of partnership's 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 financial assets measured at fair value for which the Partnership has used Level III inputs Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Changes in financial liabilities measured at fair value for which the Partnership has used Level III inputs Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Summary of quantitative information about Partnership's 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. Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Investments Investments Due from affiliates, net Accounts Receivable, Net Maximum Exposure to Loss Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount Amount of variable interests in unconsolidated VIEs related to performance fees Amount Of Variable Interests In Unconsolidated VIEs Related To Performance Fees Amount Of Variable Interests In Unconsolidated VIEs Related To Performance Fees Amount of variable interests in unconsolidated VIEs related to management fees Amount Of Variable Interests In Unconsolidated VIEs Related To Management Fees Amount Of Variable Interests In Unconsolidated VIEs Related To Management Fees Due to non-consolidated affiliates Due To Non Consolidated Affiliates Due to non-consolidated affiliates. Performance-based contingent cash consideration related to acquisitions Contingent Consideration Related To Acquisitions Payable To Affiliates Contingent consideration related to acquisitions payable to affiliates. 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 Due to Affiliate Percentage of accrued performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds (percent) Percentage Of Accrued Performance Fees Related To Certain Corporate Private Equity Funds Percentage of accrued performance fees related to certain corporate private equity funds. Number of Partnership's Corporate Private Equity funds related to accrued performance fees Number Of Partnerships Corporate Private Equity Funds Related To Accrued Performance Fees Number of partnerships corporate private equity funds related to accrued performance fees. Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Corporate treasury investments Corporate Treasury Investments Investments, U.S. Treasury and government agency obligations, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, other investment grade securities and other investments with original maturities of greater than three months when purchased. Investments, including performance allocations 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 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 Deposits and other Other Assets Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) Deferred tax assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Total assets Liabilities and partners’ capital 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 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. Total liabilities Liabilities Series A preferred units Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Partners’ capital Temporary Equity Partners Capital Temporary equity partners capital. Accumulated other comprehensive income (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 partners’ capital Total liabilities and partners’ capital Liabilities and Equity 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 Bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Commercial paper and other Commercial Paper and Other [Member] Commercial Paper and Other [Member] Corporate treasury investments Corporate Treasury Investments [Member] Corporate Treasury Investments [Member] Foreign currency forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [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 at fair value Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] Loans payable of Consolidated Funds Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Contingent consideration Fair Value Contingent Consideration Fair value contingent consideration. Foreign currency forward contracts Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Measured At Fair Value Recurring Basis Amount represents the amount of foreign currency forward contracts measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the period Total Liabilities 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 investments Investments, including accrued performance allocations of $3,650.1 million and $3,664.3 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively Debt obligations Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Series A preferred units (16,000,000 units issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively) Partners’ capital (common units 101,391,063 and 100,100,650 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Claren Road Claren Road [Member] Claren road. Revised ownership interest (percent) Revised Ownership Interest Percentage Percentage represents the revised percentage ownership based on restructuring of agreements New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] As Previously Reported Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Performance fees Total performance fees Realized Realized Investment Income (Loss) 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 Unrealized Investment Income (Loss) 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. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] 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 per common unit (usd per share) Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share Schedule of Partnership's borrowings Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Summary of borrowings outstanding, including preferred shares classified as liabilities 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. Reportable segments financial data Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Total segments to partnership income before provision for taxes reconciliation Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax Table [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure that reconciles certain total segment information to consolidated income before taxes. Expenses Adjustment Represents Elimination Of Intercompany Expenses 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. Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Performance Fee Revenue Performance Fee Revenue [Member] Performance Fee Revenue [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Carlyle Partners V, L.P. Carlyle Partners V, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Partners V, L.P. Carlyle Partners VI, L.P. Carlyle Partners VI, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Partners VI, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Europe Partners IV L.P. Carlyle Europe Partners IV L.P. [Member] Carlyle Europe Partners IV L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners VII, L.P. Carlyle Realty Partners VII, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners VII, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners V, L.P. Carlyle Realty Partners V, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Realty Partners V, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Asia Partners IV, L.P. Carlyle Asia Partners IV, L.P. [Member] Carlyle Asia Partners IV, L.P. [Member] Percentage of performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds (percent) Percentage Of Performance Fees Related To Certain Corporate Private Equity Funds Percentage of performance fees related to certain corporate private equity funds. Performance fees Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated useful life of other fixed assets (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Retirement Benefits [Abstract] Summary of accrued compensation and benefits Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] 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 Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Adjustments Performance revenues related compensation expense(b) Total performance revenues related compensation expense(b) Performance Fee Related Compensation Expense Performance fee related compensation expense. Net performance revenues Realized Performance Fee Realized Net Performance fee realized net. Unrealized Performance Fee Unrealized Net Performance fee unrealized net. Total net performance revenues Principal investment income (loss) Adjustments Total Reportable Segments - Fund level fee revenues Adjustments Adjustments Of Investment Advisory Fees Adjustments Of Investment Advisory Fees Carlyle Consolidated - Fund management fees Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Equity and Equity-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Components of Partnership's 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 Partnership's 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. Accrued giveback obligations Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Commercial Paper Commercial Paper [Member] Revolving Credit Facility New Senior Credit Facility [Member] New senior credit facility. Promissory Note Maturing January 1, 2022 Promissory Note Maturing January 1, 2022 [Member] Promissory Note Maturing January 1, 2022 [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Treasury Rate Treasury Rate [Member] Treasury Rate [Member] Interest rate spread on term loan to fund investment in a CLO (as a percent) Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum percentage of applicable margin in addition to base rate (percent) Maximum Percentage Of Applicable Margin In Addition To Base Rate Maximum percentage of applicable margin in addition to base rate. Maximum percentage of applicable margin (percent) Maximum Percentage Of Applicable Margin Maximum percentage of applicable margin. Actual percentage at period end (percent) Actual Percentage Actual interest rate percentage of credit facility at period end. Outstanding borrowings under credit facility Long-term Line of Credit Term loan carrying value Repayment with penalty period Debt instrument, Prepayment Terms, Penalty Period Threshold Debt instrument, Prepayment Terms, Penalty Period Threshold Senior notes percentage of par value (percent) Debt Instrument Percent To Par Value Debt instrument percent to par value. Senior notes redemption terms percentage to principal amount Senior Notes Option To Redeem Price Equal To Percentage Of Principal Senior notes option to redeem price equal to percentage of principal. Fair value of notes payable Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Amount of promissory note for strategic investment contingent consideration Amount Of Promissory Note For Strategic Investment Contingent Consideration Amount represents the portion payable in a promissory note of a contingent consideration to one company as part of our strategic investment in another company Basis spread of variable rate promissory note (as a percent) Promissory Note Basis Spread On Variable Rate Note Percentage of basis spread on promissory note Long-term debt outstanding Long-term Debt 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. Total Equity Method Investments Interest income from investments Total Realized losses Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Net change in unrealized gains Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Realized Unrealized Gains (Losses) From Investments Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gains loss from investments of consolidated funds. Summary of status of non-vested equity-based awards Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Investments Investment [Text Block] 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 attributable to other non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Other Noncontrolling Interests, Nonredeemable Non-controlling interests in income of consolidated entities Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and entity information. Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 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] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Deferred Restricted Common Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Shares authorized for repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Payments to repurchase units Units repurchased (in shares) Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Number of partnership units exchanged for common units (in shares) Unit Exchange Program, Number of Partnership Units Exchanged for Common Units Number of Partnership Units Exchanged for Common Units Under the Unit Exchange Program Capital reallocated from non-controlling interests Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Number of the Partnership's common units and Carlyle Holdings partnership units available for grant under the Equity Incentive Plan (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Allocated share based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Tax benefits related to equity-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Unrecognized equity-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average term for unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized (in years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Carlyle Holdings Carlyle Holdings [Member] Carlyle Holdings. The Carlyle Group L.P. Carlyle Group Lp [Member] Carlyle Group L.P. Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Equity Settled Awards Equity Settled Awards [Member] Equity settled awards. Unvested Common Units Unvested Common Units [Member] Unvested common units. 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 Granted Other In Period Units granted under share-based compensation arrangement other than as part of the initial public offering. 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 Granted Other Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-average grant date fair value of units granted under share-based compensation arrangement other than as part of the initial public offering. 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) Elimination of expenses of Consolidated Funds Other non-operating expense Non-Carlyle economic interests in acquired businesses Economic Interests In Acquired Business Economic interests in acquired business. Severance and other adjustments Severance And Other Adjustments Expenses Severance And Other Adjustments Expenses Total expenses adjustment 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. 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] Unvested deferred restricted common units Restricted Common Units [Member] Restricted common units. Issuable Carlyle Group L.P. common units Carlyle Group L.P. units [Member] Carlyle Group L.P. units [Member] Issuable Carlyle Holdings Partnership units Carlyle Partners [Member] Carlyle partners. 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 common units outstanding, diluted (in shares) Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] 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] Percentage of income allocated under partnership investment Percentage Of Income Allocated Under Partnership Investment Percentage of income allocated under partnership investment. Percentage of carried interest income allocated to partnership for future carry funds 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. 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. Non-controlling interests in consolidated entities 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. Contingent Consideration Loans Payable of a real estate VIE Loans Payable Of Real Estate Vie [Member] Loans payable of real estate VIE. 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 Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Borrowings Paydowns Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Paydowns Paydowns related to the financial liability that is measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs. Realized and unrealized (gains) losses, net Included in earnings Financial Liabilities, Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Financial Liabilities, Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in other comprehensive income Financial Liabilities, Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Financial Liabilities, Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, 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, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings 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. Percentage of remaining estimated realizable tax benefit on exchange transactions Percentage Of Remaining Estimated Realizable Tax Benefit On Exchange Transactions Percentage of remaining estimated realizable tax benefit on exchange transactions. Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax 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 earnings (loss) Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block] Components of investment income (loss) Investment Income [Table Text Block] Performance fees included in revenues Performance Fees [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of performance fee revenues by reportable segment. Schedule of income (loss) from equity-method investments Equity Method Investment Income [Table Text Block] Equity method investment income. 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. Subordinated notes, preferred shares and other Borrowing Outstanding Long-term Debt, Gross 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. Management fees Management Fees, Income (Loss) Management Fees, Income (Loss) Performance allocations Performance Fees, Income (Loss) Performance Fees, Income (Loss) Investment income Investment Income, Income (Loss) Investment Income, Income (Loss) Expenses Investment Income, Investment Expense Amortization of basis differences Amortization Net investment income Net Realized Investment Gains Losses Net Realized Investment Gains Losses Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Accrued bonuses Accrued Bonuses Other Other Employee-related Liabilities Total Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Performance allocations Investment Income (Loss), Performance Based Capital Allocation Investment Income (Loss), Performance Based Capital Allocation Principal investment income from investments in CLOs and other investments Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss) Organization and Basis of Presentation Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] 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] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, 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 Unit Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments and Corporate Treasury 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] Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Intangible Assets and Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Deferred Revenue Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive 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] Corporate Mezzanine Securities Bonds And Warrants Corporate Mezzanine Securities Bonds And Warrants [Member] Corporate mezzanine securities, bonds and warrants. Trading securities, other Trading Securities, Other 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. Schedule of Preferred Units [Table] Schedule of Preferred Units [Table] Preferred Stock, Redemption Period [Axis] Preferred Stock, Redemption Period [Axis] Preferred Stock, Redemption Period [Axis] Preferred Stock, Redemption Period [Domain] Preferred Stock, Redemption Period [Domain] [Domain] for Preferred Stock, Redemption Period [Axis] 31 Day Following Change Of Control Thirty First Day Following Change Of Control [Member] Thirty First Day Following Change Of Control [Member] Preferred Units [Line Items] Preferred Units [Line Items] Dividend rate, percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage 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 Redemption price per share (in usd per share) Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Minimum redemption notice period Preferred Stock, Minimum Redemption Notice Period In The Event Of Change In Control Or Tax Redemption Preferred Stock, Minimum Redemption Notice Period In The Event Of Change In Control Or Tax Redemption Redemption period window Preferred Stock, Redemption Period Window In The Event Of Change In Control Or Tax Redemption Preferred Stock, Redemption Period Window Redemption price per share in the event of change of control or tax redemption (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share, In The Event Of Change In Control Or Tax Redemption Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share, In The Event Of Change In Control Or Tax Redemption Distribution increase, percent Preferred Stock, Distribution Increase, Percent Preferred Stock, Distribution Increase, Percent Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] CEREP I CEREP I [Member] 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] Guaranteed Loans Guaranteed Loans [Member] Guaranteed loans. 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] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Aggregate annual incremental borrowings Proceeds from Lines of Credit 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 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. Rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Deferred rent payable Accrued Rent 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 Payments for legal settlements Payments for Legal Settlements Liability (refund) adjustment from settlement with taxing authority Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority Liability refund adjustment from settlement with taxing authority, before tax Income Tax Examination Liability Refund Adjustment From Settlement With Taxing Authority, Before Tax Income Tax Examination Liability Refund Adjustment From Settlement With Taxing Authority, Before Tax 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 Loss contingency accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Supplemental Financial Information Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net income Depreciation and amortization Non-cash performance allocations and incentive fees Non-Cash Performance Allocations And Incentive Fees Non-Cash Performance Allocations And Incentive Fees Other non-cash amounts Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net 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 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. Principal investment income Purchases of investments Payments to Acquire Investments Proceeds from the sale of investments Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments Payments of contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset Deconsolidation of Claren Road Changes in deferred taxes, net 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 due to affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Due to Related Parties, Current Change in deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net payments on loans payable of a real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Deconsolidated Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Loans Payable Increase (Decrease) In Deconsolidated Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Loans Payable 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. Distributions to common unitholders Contributions from non-controlling interest holders Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Payments To Minority Shareholders Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the cash outflow to return capital to noncontrolled interest, which generally occurs when noncontrolling shareholders reduce their ownership stake (in a subsidiary of the entity). This element does not include dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders. Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities Change In Due To From Affiliates Financing Activities Without Consolidated Funds Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities without consolidated funds. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of foreign exchange rate changes Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental non-cash disclosures Supplemental Noncash Transactions [Abstract] Supplemental noncash transactions. Net increase (decrease) 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. 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. Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period: Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued (in days) Maximum Lag Period For Which Partnership Investments In Funds Are Valued Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued. Total Performance Allocation Investment Income (Loss) Performance Allocation Investment Income (Loss) Accrued Compensation and Benefits Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans, Other than Share-based Compensation [Text Block]