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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net earnings $ 35,757 $ 5,705
Other comprehensive income:    
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments 247 (236)
Applicable income taxes (53) 51
Foreign currency translation 249 (315)
Applicable income taxes 6 (11)
Long duration insurance contract discount rate changes (367) 3,078
Applicable income taxes 76 (659)
Defined benefit pension plans 50 26
Applicable income taxes (6) (5)
Other, net (120) 87
Other comprehensive income, net 82 2,016
Comprehensive income 35,839 7,721
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 259 122
Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders $ 35,580 $ 7,599