Segment Information - Reconciliation of Property and Equipment from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 29,114	$ 21,838	$ 16,967
North America Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	10,143	6,707	5,373
International Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	3,448	2,266	2,000
Amazon Web Services Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	10,300	8,356	6,043
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 5,223	$ 4,509	$ 3,551