Equity Method Investments - Schedule of Gains (Losses) of Joint Venture Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income	$ 2,201	$ 2,061	$ 6,487	$ 6,078
Expenses	1,776	1,680	5,262	4,981
EMEA 1 Joint Venture | Joint Venture
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income	7	9	19	23
Expenses	4	5	$ 11	13
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	73	$ 13	$ 172	$ 52
Interest income earned	$ 6		$ 11