Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 704,577	$ 499,728	$ 370,074
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ("CTA") gain (loss), net of tax effects of $0, $0 and $0	(769,886)	(559,969)	548,560
Net investment hedge CTA gain (loss), net of tax effects of $0, $0 and $0	425,701	326,982	(444,553)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax effects of $2,248, $(16,980) and $14,521	40,543	60,562	(82,790)
Net actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plans, net of tax effects of $25, $(14) and $(23)	(101)	57	85
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(303,743)	(172,368)	21,302
Comprehensive income, net of tax	400,834	327,360	391,376
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(232)	463	(297)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	48	(15)	(57)
Comprehensive income attributable to Equinix	$ 400,650	$ 327,808	$ 391,022