Equity Method Investments - Schedule of Gains (Losses) of Joint Venture Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income	$ 2,159	$ 2,019	$ 4,286	$ 4,017
Expenses	1,723	1,687	3,486	3,301
EMEA 1 Joint Venture | Joint Venture
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income	6	7	12	14
Expenses	3	6	$ 7	8
EMEA 1 Joint Venture | Joint Venture | Sublease, Equinix's London 10-2 Data Center
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Sublease, lease term (in years)			15 years
VIE Joint Ventures | Joint Venture
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income	61	$ 17	$ 99	$ 39
Interest income earned	$ 5		$ 5