Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 147,693	$ 156,074
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ("CTA") loss, net of tax effects of $0 and $0	(122,534)	(295,146)
Net investment hedge CTA gain, net of tax effect of $0 and $0	91,358	170,175
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax effects of $(4,727) and $(7,892)	64,037	29,478
Net actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plans, net of tax effects of $4 and $(5)	(21)	12
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	32,840	(95,481)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	180,533	60,593
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(240)	288
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(3)	1
Comprehensive income attributable to Equinix	$ 180,290	$ 60,882