Segment Information - Reconciliation of Property and Equipment from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 21,838	$ 16,967	$ 10,949
North America Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	6,707	5,373	3,477
International Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	2,266	2,000	1,549
Amazon Web Services Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	8,356	6,043	3,253
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 4,509	$ 3,551	$ 2,670