Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 211,739	$ 152,026	$ 575,674	$ 376,587
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ("CTA") loss, net of tax effects of $0, $0, $0 and $0	(703,640)	(260,011)	(1,566,602)	(444,691)
Net investment hedge CTA gain, net of tax effect of $0, $0, $0 and $0	360,350	131,080	805,661	264,219
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax effects of $(2,250), $(6,965), $(14,268) and $(15,304)	6,120	28,270	90,774	52,048
Net actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plans, net of tax effects of $5, $(4), $14 and $(12)	(19)	14	(59)	41
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(337,189)	(100,647)	(670,226)	(128,383)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(125,450)	51,379	(94,552)	248,204
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	68	190	(92)	330
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	28	0	60	(10)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Equinix	$ (125,354)	$ 51,569	$ (94,584)	$ 248,524