Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 258,730	$ 147,693
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ("CTA") gain (loss), net of tax effects of $0 and $0	157,214	(122,534)
Net investment hedge CTA gain (loss), net of tax effects of $0 and $0	(39,960)	91,358
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax effects of $6,076 and $(4,727)	(12,881)	64,037
Net actuarial loss on defined benefit plans, net of tax effects of $26 and $4	(115)	(21)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	104,258	32,840
Comprehensive income, net of tax	362,988	180,533
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	56	(240)
Other comprehensive (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	0	(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Equinix	$ 363,044	$ 180,290