Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Net Income	$ 45,816	$ 31,230	$ 61,655	$ 42,899
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,094	(4,823)	(4,658)	(2,305)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	2,080	(937)	5,255	(581)
Change in unrealized depreciation on marketable securities		(2)		(5)
Change in other comprehensive income (loss)	7,174	(5,762)	597	(2,891)
Comprehensive Income	52,990	25,468	62,252	40,008
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net (income) loss attributable to non controlling interests	(2,692)	480	(4,400)	1,058
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	(742)	628	1,047	297
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,434)	1,108	(3,353)	1,355
Amounts Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	43	67	93	110
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(2)	14	21	5
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	41	81	114	115
Comprehensive Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	$ 49,597	$ 26,657	$ 59,013	$ 41,478