Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Eliminations and Adjustments [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments: Adjustments [Abstract] Adjustments. Partner compensation Partner Compensation Partner compensation. 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 and amortization of intangibles Acquisition Related Charges And Amortization Of Intangibles Acquisition related charges and amortization of intangibles. Other non-operating (income) expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Tax expense associated with performance fee compensation Performance Fee Related Compensation Expense, Tax Amount represents tax expense associated with performance fee compensation. Non-Carlyle economic interests in acquired business Economic Interests In Acquired Business Economic interests in acquired business. Other adjustments Other Adjustments Expenses Amounts reflect the total of other adjustments to reconcile consolidated expenses to segment expenses. Elimination of expenses of Consolidated Funds Intersegment Elimination Expense Intersegment elimination expense. Total expenses Costs and Expenses Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated entities Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other adjustments Other Intercompany Expenses Adjustments Other intercompany expenses adjustments. Economic Net Income (Loss) 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 fees Net Performance Fees Represents the amount of total performance fee revenue less performance fee-related compensation expense. Investment Income (Loss) Investment Income Investment income. Equity based compensation Equity Based Compensation Equity Based Compensation 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 fees, net of related compensation Net Realized Performance Fees Net realized performance fees. Realized Investment Income (Loss) Fee Related Earnings, Realized Investment Income (Loss) Fee Related Earnings, Realized Investment Income (Loss) Realized investment income (loss) 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. 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. Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Investments Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Interest income from investments Investment Income, Interest Other income Other Income Total 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. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated useful life of other fixed assets (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] 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 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Bonds [Member] Bonds [Member] Loans Investment In Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans Investment In Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans investment in consolidated funds. Partnership and LLC Interests [Member] Partnerships And Llc Interests [Member] Partnership and LLC interests. Other Investments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Other Investments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Other investments of consolidated funds. Trading Securities Other [Member] Trading Securities Other [Member] Trading securities and other. Restricted Securities of Consolidated Funds [Member] Restricted Securities Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Restricted securities 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 Initial consolidation of funds Fair Value Measurement Unobservable Input Initial Consolidation This element represents the fair value of the financial assets that were initially consolidated during the period using unobservable inputs (Level 3). Transfers in Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 Transfers out Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Sales 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 Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Realized And Unrealized Gains Losses Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net that have occurred during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. 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 Deferred Costs [Abstract] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Carlyle Partners IV, L.P. Partner Two [Member] Partner two. Carlyle Partners V, L.P. Partner Three [Member] Partner three. Carlyle Europe Partners III, L.P. Partner Four [Member] Partner four. Carlyle Asia Partners II, L.P. Partner One [Member] Partner one. Percentage of accrued performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds 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. Percentage of performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds Percentage Of Performance Fees Related To Certain Corporate Private Equity Funds Percentage of performance fees related to certain corporate private equity funds. Performance fees related to certain Corporate Private Equity funds Performance Fees Related To Certain Corporate Private Equity Funds Performance fees related to certain corporate private equity funds. Number of Partnership's Corporate Private Equity funds related to performance fees Number Of Partnerships Corporate Private Equity Funds Related To Performance Fees Number of partnerships corporate private equity funds related to performance fees. Revenue recognized on certain Corporate Private Equity funds Performance Fees On Certain Corporate Private Equity Funds Amount of revenue earned by the entity based on the investment results achieved for certain of corporate private equity funds. Excludes fees based upon a percentage of the assets under management not performance-related. Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, 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] Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans Payable Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Loans payable of consolidated funds. Derivative Instruments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Derivative Instruments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Derivative instruments of consolidated funds. Contingent Consideration [Member] Contingent Consideration [Member] Contingent consideration. Loans payable of a consolidated real estate VIE [Member] Loans Payable Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie [Member] Loans payable of consolidated 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 Initial consolidation of a real estate VIE Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Loans Payable Of Consolidated Real Estate In Vie Fair value liabilities measured on recurring basis unobservable input reconciliation loans payable of consolidated real estate in VIE. Initial consolidation of funds Initial Consolidation Of Collateralized Loan Obligations This element represents the fair value of the financial liabilities that were initially consolidated upon the acquisition of CLOs. The fair value was determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Contingent consideration from acquisitions Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value, Increase From Acquisition Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value, Increase From Acquisition Transfers out Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 Borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Debt 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. Issuances of equity Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Issuance of Equity Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Issuance of Equity Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Sales Realized and unrealized (gains) losses, net Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Input Reconciliation Recurring Basis Realized And Unrealized Gain (Losses) Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net that have occurred during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. 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 Gains from investments of Consolidated Funds Realized Unrealized Gains From Investments Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gains from investments of consolidated funds. Gains (losses) from liabilities of CLOs Realized Unrealized Loss From Collateralized Loan Obligations Of Consolidated Funds Realized/unrealized loss from collateralized loan obligations of consolidated funds. Gains on other assets of CLOs Realized Unrealized Gains Loss On Other Assets Of Collateralized Loan Obligations Of Consolidated Funds Realized/unrealized gains/losses on other assets of collateralized loan obligations of consolidated funds. Total Net Investment Gains Losses Of Consolidated Funds Net gains (losses) from consolidated funds and other consolidated entities' investment activities. Organization and Basis of Presentation Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Consolidation of a Real Estate Development Company Consolidation Of Real Estate Variable Interest Entity [Text Block] Consolidation of a real estate development company variable interest entity and disclosure of all of the significant accounting policies of that entity. Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental Financial Position Additional Financial Position [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 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. Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Accounting Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition 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 Policy [Policy Text Block] Non controlling interests in consolidated entities. Earnings Per Common Unit Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Equity-Method Investments Equity Method Investments, Policy [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] Restricted Cash and Securities of Consolidated Funds Restricted Cash And Securities Of Consolidated Funds Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for restricted cash and securities of consolidated funds and includes a description of the types of cash and securities. 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] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] 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] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Investments Investments Receivables Accounts Receivable, Net Maximum Exposure to Loss Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Defined benefit plan obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Defined benefit plan fair value of the plans' assets Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Defined benefit plan liability Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities Net periodic benefit cost Net Periodic Benefit Cost Amount of net periodic benefit cost recognized in the current period. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Table] Earnings Per Share [Table] Earnings Per Share [Table] The Carlyle Group, L.P. Carlyle Group Lp [Member] Carlyle Group L.P. Unvested Deferred Restricted Common Units [Member] Restricted Common Units [Member] Restricted common units. Carlyle Partners [Member] Carlyle Partners [Member] Carlyle partners. Weighted-Average Vested Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Weighted Average Vested Carlyle Holdings Units [Member] Weighted average vested Carlyle Holdings units. Unvested Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Weighted Average Unvested Carlyle Holdings Units [Member] Weighted average unvested Carlyle Holdings units. Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Net income (loss) attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Basic Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Basic Participating securities distributed and undistributed earnings basic. Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Diluted Participating Securities Distributed And Undistributed Earnings Diluted Participating securities distributed and undistributed earnings diluted. Incremental net income from assumed exchange of Carlyle Holdings partnership units, Diluted Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Weighted-average common units outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted-average common units outstanding, Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net income per common unit, Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Net income per common unit, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of investments Investment [Table Text Block] Schedule of net investment earnings (loss) Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of equity method investments Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Partnership's equity method investees, summarized statement of income information Equity Method Investment Summarized Income Statement Information [Table Text Block] Equity method investment summarized income statement information table text block. Partnership's equity method investees, summarized balance sheet information Equity Method Investment Summarized Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block] Equity method investment summarized balance sheet information. Components of investment income (loss) Investment Income [Table Text Block] Schedule of income (loss) from equity-method investments Equity Method Investment Income [Table Text Block] Equity method investment income. Schedule of investments as a percentage of investments of consolidated funds Investments Held By Consolidated Funds [Table Text Block] Investments held by the consolidated funds. 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 the 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. Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Consolidated Operating Entities [Member] Consolidated Operating Entities [Member] Consolidated operating entities. Consolidated Funds [Member] Consolidated Funds [Member] Consolidated funds. Eliminations [Member] Carlyle consolidated Carlyle Consolidated [Member] Carlyle consolidated. Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Fund management fees Investment Advisory Fees Performance fees Fees and Commissions [Abstract] Realized Performance Fees Realized Fees received from a carry fund that had a distribution event. Unrealized Performance Fees Unrealized Fees earned from a carry fund that we would be eligible to receive upon a hypothetical liquidation of the fund at fair value. Total performance fees Performance Fees Investment income (loss) Investment Income [Abstract] Investment income (loss). Realized 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. Total Gain (Loss) on Investments Interest and other income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating Interest and other income of Consolidated Funds Revenue of a consolidated real estate VIE Revenues Of Consolidated Vies Revenues of consolidated VIEs. Total revenues Revenues Expenses Operating And Non Operating Expenses [Abstract] Expenses. Compensation and benefits Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Base compensation Compensation Equity-based compensation Share-based Compensation Performance fee related Performance Fee Related [Abstract] Performance fee compensation. Realized Performance Fee Realized Compensation of our investment professionals related to realized performance fees. Unrealized Performance Fee Unrealized Compensation of our investment professionals related to unrealized performance fees. Total compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense General, administrative, and other indirect expenses General and Administrative Expense Interest expense 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 consolidated real estate VIE Interest And Other Expense Of Consolidated Vie Interest and other expense of consolidated VIE. Total expenses Intersegment Elimination Expense Other income (loss) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Net investment gains of Consolidated Funds Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Net income (loss) attributable to Carlyle Holdings Net Income Loss In Subsidiary Net income loss in subsidiary. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Carlyle Holdings Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiary Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary. Net income attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Senior secured notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member] Senior secured notes. Subordinated Notes, Income Notes and Preferred Shares [Member] Subordinated Notes Income Notes And Preferred Shares [Member] Subordinated notes, income notes and preferred shares. Combination notes [Member] Combination Notes [Member] Combination notes. Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 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. Total Reportable Segments [Member] Adjustments [Member] Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Total revenues Other income (loss) Economic net 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 Losses associated with debt refinancing activities Gains (Losses) on Restructuring of Debt Severance and lease terminations Severance And Lease Terminations Severance and lease terminations. Provision for income taxes attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Provision For Income Taxes Attributable To Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities Provision for income taxes attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities. Other adjustments Other Adjustments Other adjustments. Total adjustments Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents held at Consolidated Funds Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Held At Consolidated Funds Cash and cash equivalents held at consolidated funds represents cash and cash equivalents held by consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Such amounts are not available to fund general liquidity needs of the business. Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash and securities of Consolidated Funds Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents And Securities Of Consolidated Funds Amounts represent restricted cash and securities held by consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Such amounts are not available to fund general liquidity needs of the business. Accrued performance fees Accrued Performance Fees 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. Investments of Consolidated Funds Investments Of Consolidated Funds Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all investments held at the consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. Due from affiliates and other receivables, net Due from Affiliates Due from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds, net Due From Affiliates Of Consolidated Funds For an unclassified balance sheet, amount of receivables due from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entities' consolidated funds and other consolidated entities by means of direct or indirect ownership. Receivables and inventory of a consolidated real estate VIE Receivables Inventory Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie The total amount of receivables and inventory for a consolidated real estate VIE. Fixed assets, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Deposits and other Other Assets Other assets of a consolidated real estate VIE Other Assets Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie The total amount of other assets of a consolidated real estate VIE. Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) Deferred tax assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Amount, after allocation of valuation allowances and deferred tax liability, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible differences and carryforwards, netted by jurisdiction. Total assets Liabilities and partners’ capital Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Loans payable Loans Payable 3.875% senior notes due 2023 Senior Notes Ten Year Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of notes due 2023 with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. 5.625% senior notes due 2043 Senior Notes Thirty Year Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of notes due 2043 with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. 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. Loans payable of a consolidated real estate VIE at fair value (principal amount of $243.6 million and $305.3 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively) Loans Payable Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie At Fair Value The total amount of loans payable for a consolidated real estate VIE recorded at fair value. Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities Due to affiliates Due to Affiliate Deferred revenue 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. Other liabilities of a consolidated real estate VIE Other Liabilities Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie The total amount of other liabilities for a consolidated real estate VIE. Accrued giveback obligations Accrued Giveback Obligations Amount of realized performance fees, if the fund were liquidated at the reporting date fair value, that would be given back to the fund investors at the end of the fund's life if the fund fair value does not recover sufficiently to pass through the hurdle rate that allows for the recognition of performance fees. Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value Partners’ capital (common units, 67,761,012 and 49,353,406 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively) Partners Capital Unit Amounts Partners capital unit amounts. Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Partners’ capital appropriated for Consolidated Funds Equity Appropriated For Consolidated Funds Amount of partners' capital appropriated for consolidated funds and other consolidated entities. 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 Partners' Capital Total liabilities and partners’ capital Liabilities and Equity Investment [Axis] Investment [Axis] Investment [Domain] Investment [Domain] Collateralized Loan Obligations Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member] Consolidated VIEs, assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Consolidated VIEs, liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Investment in CLOs Consolidated Clo Investments Total of investments in CLOs that were consolidated. 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 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 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] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Unvested Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Unvested Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Unvested Carlyle Holdings partnership units. Deferred Restricted Common Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Phantom Units Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Unvested Partnership Common Units [Member] Unvested Partnership Common Units [Member] Unvested partnership common units. Contingently Issuable Shares [Member] Stock Compensation Plan [Member] ECM Capital, L.P. Ecm Capital Lp [Member] ECM Capital LP. Carlyle Holdings Carlyle Holdings [Member] Carlyle Holdings. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] AlpInvest Alpinvest [Member] AlpInvest. Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Vested Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Vested Stock Units [Member] Vested stock units. Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Number of the Partnership's common units and Carlyle Holdings partnership units available for grant under the Equity Incentive Plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Additional ownership percentage acquired in the current year Additional Ownership Percentage Acquired The additional ownership percentage acquired. Common units issued to AlpInvest employees that are subject to vesting conditions Common Units Issued To Sellers Subject To Vesting Conditions Number of partnership common units subject to vesting conditions that were issued to the sellers. Period of vesting of unvested units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Revised forfeiture rate Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Revised Forfeiture Rate Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options revised forfeiture rate. Allocated share based compensation expense Allocated Share-based 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 Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Granted units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Grants during the period, estimated grant-date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options grants in period aggregate grant date fair value. 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Percentage of carried interest to be received if certain options to purchase additional interests are made Percentage Of Carried Interest To Be Received Upon Additional Purchased Interests Percentage of carried interest to be received upon the purchase of additional interests in the future. Number of years until Carlyle can purchase the remaining interests in NGP Management Period For Option To Purchase Additional Interests Period for option to purchase additional interests. Purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Issuance of partnership units (in shares) Issuance Of Partnership Units Issuance of partnership units. Exercise price of option Exercise Price Of Option Additional Interest Future Carry Funds Exercise price for the option to acquire additional interests in the general partners of all future carry funds advised by NGP. Partnership vested period (in years) Partnership Vested Period Partnership vested period. Value of additional partnership units to be issued upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions Value Of Additional Partnership Units To Be Issued Value of additional partnership units to be issued upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions. Contingent consideration Contingent Purchase Price Consideration Contingent purchase price consideration. Aggregate commitments for NGP XI Aggregate commitments for NGP XI Aggregate commitments for NGP XI as of December 31, 2014 Accrued contingent consideration obligation Accrued Contingent Consideration Obligation Accrued Contingent Consideration Obligation Probably payment Accrued Contingent Consideration Obligation, Probable Payment Accrued Contingent Consideration Obligation, Probable Payment Cash paid to acquire general partner investments Cash Paid To Acquire General Partner Investments Cash paid to acquire general partner investments in NGP Fund X. Carrying value of investment in general partner Carrying Value Of Investment In General Partner Carrying value of our investment in NGP X general partner attributable to the carried interest allocation Carrying value of general partner investments in fund Carrying Value Of General Partner Investment In Fund Carrying value of our general partner investments in NGP X fund Partnership's basis difference based on underlying net assets Basis Difference Amount of the partnership's basis difference in the underlying net assets of NGP. Basis difference amortization period (in years) Amortization Period Of Basis Difference Amortization period of Partnership's basis difference in the underlying net assets of NGP. Trading securities and other investments Trading Securities, Other 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. 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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Total estimated amortization expense Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expenses Finite lived intangible assets amortization expenses. Summary of Status of Non-Vested Equity-Based Awards Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Emerging Sovereign Group LLC [Member] Emerging Sovereign Group Llc [Member] Emerging sovereign group LLC. Claren Road [Member] Claren Road [Member] Claren road. Performance fee related compensation expense Total performance fee related compensation expense Performance Fee Related Compensation Expense Performance fee related compensation expense. Net performance fees Net Performance Fees [Abstract] Net performance fees. Realized Performance Fee Realized Net Performance fee realized net. Unrealized Performance Fee Unrealized Net Performance fee unrealized net. Total net performance fees Unrealized Total investment income (loss) Percentage of economic interest Percentage Of Economic Interest Percentage of economic interest. Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table] Business Acquisitions Business Acquisition [Member] Business acquisition. NGP Investment Ngp Investment [Member] NGP investment. Shareholders' Equity Class [Axis] Shareholders' Equity Class [Axis] Fair Value by Shareholders' Equity Class [Domain] Fair Value by Shareholders' Equity Class [Domain] Contingent cash consideration Contingent Cash Consideration [Member] Contingent cash consideration. Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Performance-based Performance Based [Member] Performance based. Employment-based Employment Based [Member] Employment based. Total maximum cash obligations Options To Acquire Additional Investments [Member] Options to acquire additional investments. Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] Contingent cash obligations Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Potential Cash Payments Business acquisition contingent consideration potential cash payments. Liability recognized on financial statements Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Contingent Liability Schedule of Investments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Table] Investment Geographic Region [Axis] Investment Geographic Region [Axis] Investment Geographic Region [Domain] Investment Geographic Region [Domain] United States UNITED STATES Europe Europe [Member] Global Global [Member] Global. 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Percentage of equity securities Percentage Of Equity Securities Percentage of equity securities. Partnership and LLC interests Partnership And Llc Interests Total partnership and LLC interests. Percentage of partnership and LLC interests Percentage Of Partnership And Llc Interests Percentage of partnership and LLC interests. Percentage of loans payable of Consolidated Funds Percentage Of Loans Percentage of loans. Investment in Hedge Funds Investment In Hedge Funds Investment in hedge funds. Percentage of investments in Hedge Funds Percentage Of Investments Percentage of investments. Total assets of the CLOs Assets Of Clos Assets of the CLOs that were formed during the year. Percentage of assets of the CLOs Percentage Of Assets Of Clos Percentage of assets of the CLOs. Investments Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Equity-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table] Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table] Partners’ Capital Parent Company [Member] Non-controlling interests in Carlyle Holdings Non Controlling Interests In Carlyle Holdings [Member] Non-controlling interests in Carlyle holdings. Total Partners’ Capital Consolidated Entities [Member] Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] Proceeds from The Carlyle Group L.P. common units issued Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Dilution associated with the acquisition of 4,500,000 Carlyle Holdings partnership units Dilution Of Partners Capital Due To Noncontrolling Interests Amount of reduction in partners' capital due to non-controlling interests. Acquisition of non-controlling interest in Carlyle Holdings Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Total increase Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease) Changes in contingent consideration liabilities Schedule Of Changes In Contingent Consideration Resulting From Acquisitions [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in contingent consideration resulting from acquisitions. Maximum amounts that could be paid from contingent cash obligations Schedule Of Maximum Amount Of Contingent Cash Obligations For Business Acquisitions And Strategic Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of maximum amount of contingent cash obligations for business acquisitions and strategic investments. Non-Carlyle personnel Non Carlyle Personnel [Member] Non Carlyle personnel. Contingent equity consideration Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity [Member] Beginning balance Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Contingent consideration from new acquisition / investments Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, From Acquisition Or Investment Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, From Acquisition Or Investment Change in carrying value Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Carrying Value, Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Carrying Value, Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Payments Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Issuances of equity Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Payment From Stock Issuances Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Payment From Stock Issuances Ending balance Management fees Management Fees, Income (Loss) Management Fees, Income (Loss) Performance fees Performance Fees, Income (Loss) Performance Fees, Income (Loss) Investment income (loss) Investment Income, Income (Loss) Investment Income, Income (Loss) Expenses and amortization of basis differences Amortization Net investment income (loss) Net Realized Investment Gains Losses Net Realized Investment Gains Losses Accrued performance fee-related compensation Accrued Performance Fee Related Compensation Accrued performance fee-related compensation. Accrued bonuses Accrued Bonuses Employment-based contingent cash consideration Employment Based Contingent Cash Consideration Carrying value of employment-based contingent cash consideration. Other Other Employee Related Liabilities Total Assets Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Diversified Global Asset Management Corporation Diversified Global Asset Management Corporation [Member] Diversified global asset management corporation. Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Cash The Carlyle Group L.P. common units Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Total Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Other assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Finite-lived intangible assets - contractual rights Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Goodwill Goodwill Deferred tax liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Other liabilities Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other Liabilities Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed other liabilities. Total Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Senior notes percentage Principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Corporate Private Equity Corporate Private Equity [Member] Corporate private equity. Investment Solutions Fund Of Funds Solutions [Member] Fund of funds solutions. Real Assets Real Assets [Member] Real assets. Metropolitan Metropolitan [Member] Metropolitan. Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Percentage of partnership acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Goodwill acquired during the period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Impairment loss Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible asset amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Interest Rate Swaps Second [Member] Interest Rate Swaps Two [Member] Interest rate swaps two. Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] New Senior Credit Facility [Member] New senior credit facility. Term Loan Principal and Interest Due in Quarterly Installment [Member] Term Loan Principal And Interest Due In Quarterly Installment [Member] Term loan principal and interest due in quarterly installment. New Term Loan [Member] New Term Loan [Member] New term loan. Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] EURIBOR Eurodollar [Member] Total Debt [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Maximum borrowing capacity in term loan Debt Instrument Maximum Borrowing Capacity Debt instrument maximum borrowing capacity. Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity 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 in addition to base rate. Maximum percentage of applicable margin Maximum Percentage Of Applicable Margin Maximum percentage of applicable margin. Minimum percentage of applicable margin Minimum Percentage Of Applicable Margin Minimum percentage of applicable margin. Term loan principal prepaid Payment Of Senior Term Loan Principal Payment of senior term loan principal. Interest expense under the senior credit facility Interest Expense, Debt Deferred financing costs expensed upon prepayment of term loan Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Maximum borrowing Debt Instrument Outstanding Amount borrowed under debt instruments as of the balance sheet date. Weighted average interest rate for outstanding liquidity arrangements for certain CLOs Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Maturity period Maturity Period Of Debt Instruments Maturity period of debt instruments. Senior notes principal amount Senior notes percentage of par value Debt Instrument Percent To Par Value Debt instrument percent to par value. Frequency of repayment of debt Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Payments Date of first required interest payment Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment 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. Senior notes interest rate description Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Interest expense Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to cash flow hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Derivative maturity date Derivative, Maturity Date Fair value of collateralized loan obligation assets Fair Value Of Collateralized Loan Obligation Assets Fair value of collateralized loan obligation assets. Accrued Performance Fees Accrued Performance Fees [Text Block] Accrued performance fees. Global Market Strategies Global Market Strategies [Member] Global market strategies. (Loss) income from equity investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Common stock, units issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, units outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Investment Solutions Solutions [Member] Solutions. 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. 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. Equity based compensation Total compensation and benefits Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Net Performance Fees Segment assets Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Balance at January 1 Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions based on tax positions related to current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Additions for tax positions of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Reductions for tax position of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Balance at December 31 Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract] Federal foreign tax credit Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign State net operating loss carry forwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local Tax basis goodwill and intangibles Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Depreciation and amortization Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment Deferred restricted common unit compensation Partners' Capital Deferred Compensation on Restricted Unit Accrued compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract] Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract] Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Unrealized appreciation on investments Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) Deferred Tax Assets, Net 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 Excess tax benefits related to equity-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Non-cash performance fees Non Cash Performance Fees Excluding Consolidated Funds Non-cash performance fees excluding consolidated funds. Other non-cash amounts Other Noncash Income (Expense) Investment loss (income) 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. Purchases of investments Payment To Acquire Investment Payment to acquire investment. Proceeds from the sale of investments Proceeds From Sale And Maturity Of Other Investments Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the cash inflow associated with the sale and maturity (principal being due) of other investments, prepayment and call (request of early payment) of other investments not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Payments of contingent consideration Payment Of Contingent Consideration On Acquisitions Payment of contingent consideration on acquisitions. Change in deferred taxes 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 consolidated real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Consolidated Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Receivables And Inventory Increase decrease in consolidated 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 consolidated real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Consolidated Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Other Assets The increase (decrease) in consolidated 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 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 consolidated real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Consolidated Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Other Liabilities Increase (decrease) in consolidated 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] Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Purchases of fixed assets, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of intangible assets Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments For Acquisitions Payments for acquisitions. Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings under credit facility Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments under credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Issuance of 3.875% senior notes due 2023, net of financing costs Senior Notes Issued Ten Year Senior notes due 2023 issued during the period. Issuance of 5.625% senior notes due 2043, net of financing costs Senior Notes Issued Thirty Year Senior notes due 2043 issued during the period. Proceeds from loans payable Proceeds From Issuance Of Loans Payable Issuance of loans payable. Payments on loans payable Repayments of Long-term Debt Net payments on loans payable of a consolidated real estate VIE Increase (Decrease) In Consolidated Real Estate Variable Interest Entity Loans Payable Increase (decrease) in consolidated real estate variable interest entity loans payable. Payments of contingent consideration Payment Of Contingent Consideration Payment of contingent consideration. Net proceeds from issuance of common units, net of offering costs Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering Excess tax benefits related to equity-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Distributions to common unitholders Payments Of Distributions To Common Unitholders Payments of distributions to common unitholders. 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 predecessor owners Proceeds From Contributions From Members The cash flow associated with contributions from predecessor owners. Distributions to predecessor owners Distributions To Members The cash flow associated with distributions to predecessor owners. Contributions from non-controlling interest holders Proceeds From Minority Shareholders Without Consolidated Funds Without the effects of the consolidated funds, the cash inflow contributed by noncontrolled interest that purchase additional shares or otherwise increase their ownership stake in a subsidiary of the entity. 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. Acquisition of non-controlling interests in Carlyle Holdings Payments to Noncontrolling Interests 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 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 and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Earnings Per Common Unit Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Equity Settled Awards Equity Settled Awards [Member] Equity settled awards. Cash Settled Awards Cash Settled Awards [Member] Cash settled awards. Unvested Common Units Unvested Common Units [Member] Unvested common units. Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted - IPO 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. Granted - Post-IPO Vested Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Ending balance 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 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted - IPO 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. Granted - Post-IPO Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending balance Borrowing Outstanding Carrying Value Notes and Loans Payable Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Amounts due from affiliates and other receivables Schedule Of Due From Affiliates And Other Receivables [Table Text Block] Schedule of due from affiliates and other receivables. Amounts due to affiliates Schedule Of Due To Affiliates [Table Text Block] Schedule of due to affiliates. Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Contractual Agreements Contractual Rights [Member] Date of acquisition Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Equity interest (as a percent) Fee-earning assets under management Amount Of Fee Earning Assets Under Management Amount of fee earning assets under management. Assets under management Amount Of Advised Assets Under Management Amount of advised assets under management. Purchase price - newly issued common units (in shares) Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Contingent consideration - cash Business Combination Contingent Cash Arrangement Maximum amount of cash eligible to be earned in the future upon the achievement of certain performance and service requirements. Contingent consideration - common units Business Combination Contingent Equity Arrangement Maximum amount of common units eligible to be earned in the future upon the achievement of certain performance and service requirements. Contingent consideration payment year Business Combination Contingent Consideration Payable Payment Year Business combination contingent consideration payable payment year. Acquisition costs Acquisition Costs Expensed Acquisition costs expensed. Increase to non-controlling interest Change In Non Controlling Interest Due To Acquisition Change in non controlling interest due to acquisition. Capital commitments Amount Of Capital Commitments In Acquired Entity Amount of capital commitments in acquired entity. Contingent consideration - cash payments Business Combination Contingent Consideration Cash Payments Business combination contingent consideration cash payments. Contingent consideration - value of common units Business Combination Contingent Consideration Value Of Common Units Business combination contingent consideration value of common units. Share based compensation amount Business Combination Share Based Compensation Amount Business combination share based compensation amount. Unit vesting period (in years) Partnership Unit Vesting Period Partnership unit vesting period. Contingent consideration - liability Contingent consideration - value of partnership units Business Combination Contingent Consideration Value Of Partnership Units Business combination contingent consideration value of partnership units. Interests issuable year Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issuable Year Business acquisition equity interests issuable year. Common units issued to AlpInvest employees that are subject to vesting conditions (in shares) Common units issued to AlpInvest employees that are subject to vesting conditions, value Common Units Value Issued To Sellers Subject To Vesting Conditions Common units value issued to sellers subject to vesting conditions. Option grant vesting period (in years) Option Grant Vesting Period Option grant vesting period. Shares issued without vesting condition (in shares) Business Acquisition Equity Interests Shares Issued Without Vesting Condition Business acquisition equity interests shares issued without vesting condition. Shares issued without vesting condition, value Business Acquisition Equity Interests Value Issued Without Vesting Condition Business acquisition equity interests value issued without vesting condition. Additional ownership percentage acquired in the current year Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Units [Member] Common Stock [Member] Members' Equity [Member] Member Equity [Member] Member's equity. Partners' Capital [Member] Partners Capital [Member] Partners' capital. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Partners' Capital Appropriated for Consolidated Funds [Member] Partners Capital Appropriated For Consolidated Funds [Member] Partners' capital appropriated for consolidated funds. Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Entities [Member] Redeemable Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities [Member] Redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities. Beginning Balance Beginning Balance (in units) Partners' Capital Account, Units Acquisition of CLOs Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions Issuance of common units in initial public offering, net of issuance costs Partners' Capital Account, Public Sale of Units Issuance of common units in initial public offering, net of issuance costs (in units) Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering Reallocation of ownership interests in Carlyle Holdings Partners Capital Account Change In Ownership Interest Partners capital account change in ownership interest. Reallocation of ownership interests in Caryle Holdings (in units) Partners Capital Account Change In Ownership Interest Units Partners capital account change in ownership interest units. Deferred tax effects resulting from acquisition of interests in Carlyle Holdings Partners Capital Account Deferred Tax Effects Resulting From Acquisition Of Interests Partners capital account deferred tax effects resulting from acquisition of interests. Dilution assumed with IPO Partners Capital Account Dilution Assumed With Initial Public Offering Partners capital account dilution assumed with initial public offering. CalPERS equity exchange California Public Employees Retirement System Equity Exchange Amount of partnership equity that a minority owner exchanged for common equity. CalPERS equity exchange (in units) California Public Employees Retirement System Equity Exchange Units Amount of partnership equity units that a minority owner exchanged for common units. Acquisition of non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Partners Capital Account Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest Partners capital account acquisition of noncontrolling interest. Acquisition of non-controlling interests in consolidated entities (in units) Partners Capital Account Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest Units Partners capital account acquisition of noncontrolling interest units. Issuance of common units related to acquisitions Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Issuance of common units related to acquisitions (in units) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Initial consolidation of a Consolidated Fund Initial Consolidation Of Consolidated Fund Initial consolidation of consolidated fund. Contributions Partners' Capital Account, Contributions Distributions Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Net income (loss) Profit Loss Excluding Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In Consolidated Entities The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, excluding the portion related to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities. Deconsolidation of a Consolidated Fund Deconsolidation Of Consolidated Fund Deconsolidation Of Consolidated Fund Equity-based compensation Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation Issuance of Carlyle Holdings partnership units Issuance of Partnership Units, Value Issuance of Partnership Units, Value Net delivery of vested common units Partners Capital Account Net Delivery Of Vested Common Units Partners capital account net delivery of vested common units. Net delivery of vested common units (in units) Partners Capital Account Net Delivery Of Vested Common Units Units Partners capital account net delivery of vested common units units. Currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Defined benefit plans, net Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in fair value of cash flow hedge instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Contribution of equity interests in general partners of carry funds Partners Capital Account Contribution Of Equity Interests In General Partners Of Carry Funds Partners capital account contribution of equity interests in general partners of carry funds. Reorganization of beneficial interests in investments Partners Capital Account Reorganization Of Beneficial Interests In Investments Partners capital account reorganization of beneficial interests in investments. Reorganization of carried interest rights of retired senior Carlyle professionals Partners Capital Account Reorganization Of Carried Interest Rights Of Retired Senior Professionals Partners capital account reorganization of carried interest rights of retired senior professionals. Exchange of interests for Carlyle Holdings units Equity Exchange Minority Holder Amounts represent the carrying value of interests exchanged by the historical owners of Carlyle for Carlyle Holdings partnership units upon Carlyle's reorganization in May 2012. Ending Balance Ending Balance (in units) Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2019 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 Schedule of assets recognized and Partnership's maximum exposure to loss Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Fair Value of Consideration Transferred and Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule Of Business Acquisition By Acquisition Fair Value Of Consideration Transferred [Table Text Block] Schedule of business acquisition by acquisition fair value of consideration transferred. Consolidated Balance Sheet Statements [Table] Consolidated Balance Sheet Statements [Table] Consolidated balance sheet statements. Investment Issuer [Axis] Investment Issuer [Axis] Investment Issuer [Domain] Investment Issuer [Domain] Partnership Partnership [Member] Consolidated Balance Sheet Statements [Line Items] Consolidated Balance Sheet Statements [Line Items] Consolidated balance sheet statements. Customer and other receivables Customer And Other Receivables Customer and other receivables. Inventory costs in excess of billings and advances Inventory Costs In Excess Of Billings And Advances Inventory costs in excess of billings and advances. Receivable and inventory Receivable And Inventory Receivable and inventory. Restricted investments Restricted Investments Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie Restricted investments related to consolidated real estate VIE. Fixed assets, net Assets Noncurrent Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, related to consolidated real estate VIE. Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Asset Consolidated Real Estate Vie Amount of deferred tax assets related to a consolidated real estate VIE. Other assets Other Other Assets Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet related to consolidated real estate VIE. Other Assets Related To Consolidated Real Estate Vie Other Assets Related To Consolidated Real Estate Vie The total amount of other asset, as of the balance sheet date, related to consolidated real estate VIE. Loans payable of a consolidated real estate VIE, at fair value Loans Payable Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie Including the current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans payable (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), related to consolidated real estate VIE. Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer), related to consolidated real estate VIE. Other liabilities Other Other Liabilities Current Of Consolidated Real Estate Vie Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed, related to consolidated real estate VIE. Other Liabilities Related To Consolidated Real Estate Vie Other Liabilities Related To Consolidated Real Estate Vie The total amount as of the balance sheet date, of liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet, related to consolidated real estate VIE. Carrying amount of intangible assets Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Summary of estimated amortization expense, excluding impairment losses Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Accrued Compensation and Benefits Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans, Other than Share-based Compensation [Text Block] Due to affiliates of Consolidated Funds Due To Affiliates Of Consolidated Funds Due to affiliates of consolidated funds. Due to non-consolidated affiliates Due To Non Consolidated Affiliates Due to non-consolidated affiliates. Performance-based contingent cash and equity 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 Partnership's Borrowings Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Outstanding Loans Payable of Consolidated Funds Schedule Of Debt Table For Consolidated Funds [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to short-term and long-debt instruments or arrangements, including but not limited to identification of terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation for our consolidated funds. Realized gains Realized Investment Gains (Losses) Net change in unrealized gains (losses) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Total Realized Unrealized Gains Loss From Investments Of Consolidated Funds Realized unrealized gains loss from investments of consolidated funds. Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Unaudited Quarterly Information Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Income passed through to common unitholders and non-controlling interest holders(1) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Income Passed To Partners The amount of income passed through to the partners for effective income tax rate reconciliation purposes. Unvested Carlyle Holdings partnership units Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Unvested Partnership Units Effective income tax rate reconciliation unvested partnership units. Foreign income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Foreign Income Taxes Effective income tax rate reconciliation foreign income taxes. State and local income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Valuation allowance establishment impacting provision for income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent Interest expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Interest Income Expense The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate interest income or expense that is exempt from income taxes under enacted tax laws. Other adjustments Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Accrued giveback obligations Performance Fees Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] U.S. Federal Domestic Tax Authority [Member] State and Local State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Foreign Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Amount of deferred tax liabilities offset for presentation purposes Deferred Tax Liabilities Offset Amount of deferred tax liabilities that were offset and presented as a single deferred tax asset amount on the balance sheet. Cumulative net operating loss carry forwards, amount Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Cumulative net operating loss carry forwards, expiration year Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Year Deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards expiration year. Federal foreign tax carryforwards, amount Federal foreign tax credit carryforwards, expiration year Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards Foreign Expiration Year Deferred tax assets tax credit carryforwards foreign expiration year. Valuation allowance established by partnership Income tax expense Liability for uncertain tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits Inclusive Of Taxes And Penalties Unrecognized tax benefits inclusive of taxes and penalties. Accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Number of years federal income tax returns are subject to examination Period Of Federal Income Tax Returns Subject To Examination Period of federal income tax returns subject to examination. Income tax examination, start year Income Tax Examination Year Under Examination Range Start Income tax examination year under examination range start. Income tax examination, end year Income Tax Examination Year Under Examination Range End Income tax examination year under examination range end. Period in which significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits are not expected Period In Which Significant Changes In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Are Not Expected Period in which significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits are not expected. Uncertain tax positions that would reduce effective tax rate, if recognized Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate 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] Changes in accrual for termination costs Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Net income Basic Diluted Distributions declared per common unit Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued Maximum Lag Period For Which Partnership Investments In Funds Are Valued Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued. 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] Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Transfer Out of Level III of Financial Liabilities Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Quantitative Information about Partnership's Level III Inputs Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block] Investment income Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Income Equity method investment summarized financial information, income. Expenses Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Expenses Equity method investment summarized financial information, expenses. Net investment income (loss) Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Net Investment Income Loss Equity method investment summarized financial information net investment income loss. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Net Realized And Unrealized Gain Loss From Investments Equity method investment summarized financial information net realized and unrealized gain loss from investments. Net income (loss) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Borrowings Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Assets and Liabilities Recognized in the Partnership's Consolidated Balance Sheet Related to Urbplan Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Revenues, Expenses and Net Losses Recognized in the Partnership's Consolidated Statement of Operations Related to Urbplan Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Outstanding Principal Amounts on Loans Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal income tax Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local income tax Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign income tax Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Subtotal Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal income tax Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local income tax Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign income tax Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Subtotal Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total provision for income taxes Equity interest acquired Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Number of common units issued in public offering Issuance Of Common Units In Public Offering Issuance of common units in public offering. Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Foreign currency translation Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Ending balance 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] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level III [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Loans [Member] Other [Member] Investments of Consolidated Funds [Member] Investments Of Consolidated Funds [Member] Investments of consolidated funds. Subordinated notes and preferred shares [Member] Subordinated Debt Obligations [Member] Derivative instruments of Consolidated Funds [Member] Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] Contingent cash consideration [Member] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Domain] Valuation Technique [Domain] Comparable Multiple 1 [Member] Comparable Multiple One [Member] Comparable multiple one. Comparable Multiple 2 [Member] Comparable Multiple Two [Member] Comparable multiple two. Comparable Multiple 3 [Member] Comparable Multiple Three [Member] Comparable multiple three. Consensus Pricing [Member] Consensus Pricing [Member] Consensus pricing. Discounted Cash Flow [Member] Discounted Cash Flow [Member] Discounted cash flow. Market Field Analysis [Member] Market Yield Analysis [Member] Market yield analysis. NAV of Underlying Fund [Member] Nav Of Underlying Fund [Member] NAV of underlying fund. Various [Member] Various [Member] Various. Discounted Cash Flow with Consensus Pricing [Member] Discounted Cash Flow With Consensus Pricing [Member] Discounted cash flow with consensus pricing. Counterparty Pricing [Member] Counterparty Pricing [Member] Counterparty pricing. Weighted Average [Member] Weighted Average [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, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Fair value of assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Fair value of liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value Measurements Valuation Technique of Assets Fair Value Measurements Valuation Technique Of Assets Fair value measurements valuation technique of assets. Fair Value Measurements Valuation Technique of Liabilities Fair Value Measurements Valuation Technique Of Liabilities Fair value measurements valuation technique of liabilities. Indicative Quotes Range Notional Amount Percentage Of Indicative Quotes Range Notional Amount Percentage of indicative quotes range notional amount. Discount to Expected Payment Fair Value Inputs Discount To Expected Payment Fair value inputs discount to expected payment. Assumed Range Percentage of Total Potential Contingent Payments Assumed Range Percentage Of Potential Contingent Payments Assumed range percentage of potential contingent payments. Indicative Quotes Range Percentage Indicative Quotes Range Percentage Indicative quotes range percentage. Recovery Rates Range Percentage Recovery Rates Range Percentage Recovery rates range percentage. Discount Rate Range Percentage Discount Rate Range Percentage Discount rate range percentage. Default Rates Range Percentage Default Rates Range Percentage Default rates range percentage. Indicative Quotes Per Share Indicative Quotes Per Share Range Indicative quotes per share range. LTM EBITDA Multiple Range Ltm Ebitda Multiple Range LTM EBITDA multiple range. Book Value Multiple Range Book Value Multiple Range Book value multiple range. Price Earnings Multiple Range Price Earnings Multiple Range Price earnings multiple range. Exit Cap Rate Range Percentage Fair Value Inputs Exit Capitalization Rate Fair value inputs exit capitalization rate. Market Yield Range Percentage Market Yield Range Percentage Market yield range percentage. Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3 Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Paydowns Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Sales Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Unfunded commitment Unfunded Commitment Unfunded commitment as of the reporting date. Accrued Performance Fees Disclosure [Table] Accrued Performance Fees Disclosure [Table] Accrued Performance Fees Disclosure [Table] Accrued Performance Fees Disclosure [Line Items] Accrued Performance Fees Disclosure [Line Items] Accrued Performance Fees Disclosure [Line Items] 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. 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. Restricted cash for carried interest proceeds for one corporate private equity fund Restricted Cash For Carried Interest Proceeds For One Corporate Private Equity Fund Restricted cash for carried interest proceeds for one corporate private equity fund. Cash received on behalf of a non-consolidated funds Cash Received From Nonconsolidated Fund The amount of cash included in restricted cash that was received from a non-consolidated Carlyle fund. Restricted cash included in escrow related to tax contingency Escrow Related To Tax Contingency Of Real Estate Funds Included In Restricted Cash Escrow related to tax contingency of real estate funds included in restricted cash. Cash received to satisfy collateral requirements Cash Collateral for Borrowed Securities Restricted securities of consolidated funds Amount Of Securities Included In Restricted Cash And Securities Of Consolidated Funds Amount of securities included in restricted cash and securities of consolidated funds. Foreign currency transaction gain (losses) before tax Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Acquired contractual rights Finite-Lived Contractual Rights, Gross Acquired trademarks Finite-Lived Trademarks, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Intangible assets, net Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Loans payable of a consolidated real estate VIE Total liabilities Partners' capital Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Total partners’ capital Total liabilities and partners' capital Contingent Consideration Contingent Consideration [Text Block] The entire disclosure for our contingent considerations related to our business acquisitions and strategic investments. Total performance fees Investment income (loss) Total Total revenues Total expenses Other income Income before provision for income taxes Net income Net income attributable to Carlyle Holdings Net income attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. Net income attributable to The Carlyle Group L.P. per common unit (see Note 15) Weighted-average common units Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Diluted Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Investment Income [Table] Investment Income [Table] Private Equity And Real Estate Fund Private Equity And Real Estate Fund [Member] Private equity and real estate fund. Hedge Funds Net Investment Income [Line Items] Net Investment Income [Line Items] Fund Management Fees Management Fees Revenue [Abstract] 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. Percentage of management fees paid by hedge funds Percentage Of Management Fees Paid By Hedge Funds Percentage Of Management Fees Paid By Hedge Funds Mutual fund management fee rate (as a percent) Mutual Fund Management Fee Rate Amount represents the annual rate of daily net asset value for which our mutual fund will pay management fees. 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 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 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 funds 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 Transaction and advisory fees Transaction And Portfolio Advisory Fees Included In Fund Management Fees Transaction and portfolio advisory fees included in fund management fees. 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 Coinvestment 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 Fund Of Funds Vehicles Percentage Of Allocation Based Performance Fees Related To Fund Of Funds Vehicles Percent of preferred returns Percent of Preferred Returns Percent of Preferred Returns Interest Income Interest Income (Expense), Net [Abstract] Interest income of consolidated funds Income from trading securities Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss) Other investment income (loss) Other Investments Income Loss Other investments income (loss). Cash Cash Paid At Acquisition Date For Additional Ownership In Subsidiary Amount of cash paid to acquire additional ownership interests in Carlyle Holdings. Carrying value of non-controlling interest acquired Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value Excess of fair value of consideration transferred over carrying value of non-controlling interest acquired Excess Of Fair Value Consideration Over Carrying Value Of Noncontrolling Interests Acquired Amount of fair value consideration in excess of the carrying value of the non-controlling interests acquired. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains (loss) for the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Less: reclassification adjustment for loss included in interest expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains (loss) for the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Less: reclassification adjustment for unrecognized loss during the period, net, included in base compensation expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to partners’ capital appropriated for Consolidated Funds Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Taxes Attributable To Equity Appropriated For Consolidated Funds Comprehensive income loss net of taxes attributable to equity appropriated for consolidated funds. Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Comprehensive Income Net Of Taxes Attributable To Redeemable Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated entities. Comprehensive income attributable to Carlyle Holdings Comprehensive Income Attributable To Subsidiary Holdings Comprehensive income attributable to Carlyle Holdings. Less: 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. 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Incremental borrowings under credit facility for eligible employees investing in Carlyle sponsored funds Proceeds from Lines of Credit Interest rate under credit facility for eligible employees investing in Carlyle sponsored funds Percentage points to be added to the interest rate under credit facility for eligible employees investing in Carlyle sponsored funds Weighted-average rate under credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Outstanding borrowing under credit facility for eligible employees investing in Carlyle sponsored funds Long-term Line of Credit Potential repayment of performance fees Unbilled receivable for giveback obligations from current and former employees Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable Repayment of giveback obligations Repayment Of Giveback Obligations Repayment of giveback obligations. 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Number of suits against the partnership Number Of Lawsuits Number of lawsuits. Amount of claim filed by former shareholder Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Tax assessment related to portfolio companies Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense Amount held in escrow for litigation Escrow Deposit For Litigation The designation of funds furnished by a borrower to a lender to assure future payments for litigation. 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Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Asset Resulting From Partnership Unit Acquisition Deferred tax asset related to acquisition of Carlyle Holdings partnership units. Increase to liability owed under tax receivable agreement Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Increase From Partnership Unit Acquisition Amount of increase in tax receivable agreement liability resulting from the acquisition of Carlyle Holdings units. Increase in partners' capital based on estimated tax information Partners Capital Increase Resulting From Partnership Unit Acquisition Amount represents increase to partners capital resulting form acquisition of Carlyle Holdings units. Increase to deferred tax asset Amount Of Increase To Deferred Tax Asset Resulting From Partnership Unit Acquisition Amount of increase to deferred tax asset related to acquisition of Carlyle Holdings partnership units. Supplemental Financial Information Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Net income (loss) attributable to other non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Other Noncontrolling Interests, Nonredeemable Net loss attributable to partners’ capital appropriated for CLOs Net Income Loss Attributable To Equity Appropriated For Collateralized Loan Obligations Net income loss attributable to equity appropriated for collateralized loan obligations. 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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. Consolidated Revenues and Assets Based on Geographical Focus of Associated Investment Vehicle Geographic Areas Revenues From Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Geographic areas revenues from customers and long lived assets. 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Maximum amount of additional funding required Maximum Additional Capital Investment Fund Maximum additional capital investment fund. Partnership contractual obligation Contractual Obligation Anticipated future capital contribution (as a percent) Future Capital Contributions In Real Estate Company Anticipated amount of future contributions to real estate development company. Mortgage receivables accrue interest rates ranging (as a percent) Interest Rate For Mortgage Notes Acquired Interest rate for mortgage notes acquired. Customer advances received Customer Advances for Construction Estimated fair value percentage of outstanding principal amounts of loans Percentage Of Principal Amount To Determine Estimated Fair Value Percentage of principal amount to determine estimated fair value. Description of principal amount of loans interest at variable rates based on an index plus an applicable margin Range Of Interest Rates On Consolidated Real Estate Vie Loans Range of interest rates on loans payable for consolidated real estate VIE. Margin range of interest rates (as a percent) Additional margin range of interest rates (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period Outstanding future cost of land development services Outstanding Commitment Assumed Outstanding commitment assumed. Capital funding received consolidation year Capital Funding Received Consolidation Year Amount of capital funding received by Urbplan in year of consolidation. 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Remaining partnership acquired Business Combination Additional Interest Acquired The percentage of additional common stock acquired. 2015 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2016 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Total long term debt Long-term Debt Unrealized losses on cash flow hedge instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Unrealized losses on defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Notes receivable and accrued interest from affiliates Notes Receivable And Accrued Interest From Affiliates Notes receivable and accrued interest from affiliates. Other receivables from unconsolidated funds and affiliates, net Other Receivables From Unconsolidated Funds And Affiliates Other receivables from unconsolidated funds and affiliates. Total Investments Schedule [Abstract] Equity method investments, excluding accrued performance fees Total investments Stock Conversion Description [Axis] Stock Conversion Description [Axis] Conversion of Stock, Name [Domain] Conversion of Stock, Name [Domain] Acquisition of Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Acquisition of Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Acquisition of Carlyle Holdings Partnership Units [Member] Exchange of CalPERS Equity Interest [Member] Exchange of CalPERS Equity Interest [Member] Exchange of CalPERS Equity Interest [Member] Non-cash performance fees Non Cash Performance Fees Non-cash performance fees. Other non-cash amounts Other Noncash Expense Consolidated Funds related: Consolidated Funds Related [Abstract] Consolidated funds related. Realized/unrealized gain 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 (loss) gain 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. 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Distributions to common unitholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock 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. Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities Change In Due To (From) Affiliates Financing Activities Change in due to/from affiliates financing activities. Change in due to/from affiliates and other receivables of Consolidated Funds Change In Due To (From) Affiliates And Other Receivables Of Consolidated Funds Change in due to/from affiliates and other receivables of consolidated funds. 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Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Asset Deferred tax asset related to the exchange of CalPERS equity interests. 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. Reorganization: Reorganization [Abstract] Reorganization. Transfer of partners’ capital to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities Transfer Of Partners Capital To Non Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities Transfer of partners capital to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities. Deferred taxes from transfer of ownership interests Deferred Taxes From Transfer Of Ownership Interests Deferred taxes from transfer of ownership interests. Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Dilutive Securities Included And Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Dilutive Securities Included And Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Dilutive Securities Included And Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Carlyle Holdings partnership units deemed antidilutive Weighted Average Number Of Antidilutive Shares Outstanding Parent Weighted average number of antidilutive shares outstanding parent. Carlyle Holdings partnership units deemed dilutive Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Parent Weighted average number of diluted common units outstanding. 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