CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net income	$ 950,312	$ 380,325	$ 1,747,412
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(209,973)	(377,873)	(318,828)
(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivatives	(21,406)	(93,803)	1,279
Reclassification to interest expense from derivatives	(32,789)	(7,044)	1,304
Other comprehensive loss	(264,168)	(478,720)	(316,245)
Comprehensive income (loss)	686,144	(98,395)	1,431,167
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	105,911	54,161	947
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.	792,055	(44,234)	1,432,114
Digital Realty Trust, L.P.
Net income	950,312	380,325	1,747,412
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(209,973)	(377,873)	(318,828)
(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivatives	(21,406)	(93,803)	1,279
Reclassification to interest expense from derivatives	(32,789)	(7,044)	1,304
Other comprehensive loss	(264,168)	(478,720)	(316,245)
Comprehensive income (loss)	686,144	(98,395)	1,431,167
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	122,972	52,202	947
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 809,116	$ (46,193)	$ 1,432,114