Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated statements of income Revenue Table Revenue: Revenue from rendering of services Health care services Health care services Revenue from sale of goods Health care products Health care products Revenue Revenue Total Expenses by nature [abstract] Costs of revenue: Cost of services rendered Cost of services rendered Health care services Cost of merchandise sold Health care products Cost of sales Costs of revenue Gross profit Gross profit Analysis of income and expense [abstract] Operating (income) expenses: Selling, general and administrative expense Selling, general and administrative other gain (Gain) loss related to divestiture of Care Coordination activities Research and development expense Research and development Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method Income from equity method investees Income (loss) from equity method investees Profit (loss) from operating activities Operating income Operating income No definition available. Other income expense [abstract] Other (income) expense: Finance income Interest income Finance costs Interest expense Profit (loss) before tax Income before income taxes Tax expense (income), continuing operations Income tax expense Profit (loss) Net income Net income Profit (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent Net income attributable to shareholders of FMC-AG & Co. KGaA Basic earnings (loss) per share Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings (loss) per share Diluted earnings per share Consolidated statements of comprehensive income Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, before tax [abstract] Components that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Other comprehensive income, before tax, exchange differences on translation Gain (loss) related to foreign currency translation Other comprehensive income, before tax, cash flow hedges Gain (loss) related to cash flow hedges Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss Income tax (expense) benefit related to components of other comprehensive income that may be reclassified Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other comprehensive income (loss), net Comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of FMC-AG & Co. KGaA Amount of cash of hedging. Cash of hedging Cost of hedging Consolidated balance sheets Assets [abstract] Assets Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables net Trade accounts and other receivables Receivables due from related parties Accounts receivable from related parties Current inventories Inventories Inventories Other current assets. Other current assets Current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment.. Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets. Right-of-use assets Right-of-use asset Intangible assets other than goodwill Intangible assets Goodwill. Goodwill Net deferred tax assets Deferred taxes Investments accounted for using equity method thereof investments in equity method investees Investment in equity method investees Other non-current non-financial assets Other non-current assets Non-current assets Total non-current assets Assets Assets at end of period Assets at beginning of period Total assets Total assets Liabilities [abstract] Liabilities Trade and other current payables Accounts payable Current payables to related parties Accounts payable to related parties The amount of current provisions and current liabilities that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. Current Provisions and other current liabilities. Current provisions and other current liabilities Current borrowings Short-term debt The amount of current borrowings from related parties. Short term borrowings related parties Short-term debt from related parties Current portion of non-current borrowings Less current portion Current portion of long-term debt current lease liabilities Current portion of long-term lease liabilities The amount of current portion of long term lease liability from related party. Current Portion Of Long Term Lease Liability From Related Party Current portion of long-term lease liabilities from related parties Current tax liabilities, current Income tax payable Current liabilities Total current liabilities Non-current portion of non-current borrowings Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term debt, less current portion Long Term Lease Liabilities Less Current Portion Long-term lease liabilities, less current portion The amount of long term lease liabilities from related parties less current portion. Long-term lease liabilities from related parties, less current portion Long-term lease liabilities from related parties, less current portion The amount of noncurrent provisions and other noncurrent liabilities. Non-current provisions and other non-current liabilities. Non-current provisions and other non-current liabilities Non-current provisions for employee benefits Pension liabilities Current tax liabilities, non-current Income tax payable Net deferred tax liabilities Deferred taxes Non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Liabilities Liabilities at end of period Liabilities at beginning of period Total liabilities Equity [abstract] Shareholders' equity Issued capital Ordinary shares, no par value, 1.00 nominal value, 374,165,226 shares authorized, 304,444,441 issued and 293,344,152 outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and 374,165,226 shares authorized, 304,436,876 issued and 298,329,247 outstanding as of December 31, 2019 Treasury shares Treasury stock, at cost Value of treasury shares held Share premium Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings. Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Equity attributable to owners of parent Total FMC-AG & Co. KGaA shareholders' equity Non-controlling interests Noncontrolling interests Equity Balance at end of period Balance at beginning of period Total equity Equity and liabilities Total liabilities and equity Par value per share Par value Represents the nominal value per share as calculated from the capital of the company divided by the bearer ordinary shares. Nominal Value Per Share Nominal value per share Number of shares authorised Shares authorized Number of shares issued Balance at end of period (in shares) Balance at beginning of period (in shares) Shares issued Number of shares outstanding Shares outstanding Consolidated statement of cash flows Cash flows from (used in) operating activities [abstract] Operating activities Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) [abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments For Depreciation, Amortisation Expenses And Impairment Loss Depreciation, amortization and impairment loss Adjustments for deferred tax expense Change in deferred taxes, net The amount of (gain) loss on sale of fixed assets, right-of-use assets, investments and divestitures. Gain Loss On Sale Of Fixed Assets, Right Of Use Assets, Investments And Divestitures (Gain) loss from the sale of fixed assets, right-of-use assets, investments and divestitures Adjustments for share-based payments Compensation expense related to share-based plans Adjustments for undistributed profits of investments accounted for using equity method Investments in equity method investees, net The amount of interest income expense net FMC Interest Income Expense Net FMC Interest expense, net No definition available. Changes In Assets And Liabilities [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities, net of amounts from businesses acquired: Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable Trade accounts and other receivables Adjustments for decrease (increase) in inventories Inventories Adjustments for decrease (increase) in other current and noncurrent assets. Adjustments for decrease increase in other current and non current assets Other current and non-current assets Adjustments for decrease (increase) in related party trade accounts receivable to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. Adjustments for decrease increase in trade account receivable related parties Accounts receivable from related parties Adjustments for increase (decrease) in related party trade accounts payable to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. Adjustments for increase decrease in trade account payable related parties Accounts payable to related parties Adjustments for increase (decrease) in accounts payable, provisions, and other current and non-current liabilities to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. Adjustments for increase decrease in accounts payable provisions and other current and non current liabilities Accounts payable, provisions and other current and non-current liabilities Interest paid, classified as operating activities Paid interest Interest received, classified as operating activities Received interest Adjustments for income tax expense Income tax payable Income taxes refund (paid) Paid income taxes Cash flows from (used in) operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Cash flows from (used in) investing activities [abstract] Investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities Purchases of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment The cash outflow, net of cash acquired, for acquisitions, investments, and intangible assets. Payments For Acquisitions And Investments Net Of Cash Acquired And Purchase Of Intangible Assets Acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired, and purchases of intangible assets Proceeds from divestitures Proceeds from divestitures Proceeds from divestitures Cash flows from (used in) investing activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash flows from (used in) financing activities [abstract] Financing activities Proceeds from current borrowings Proceeds from short-term debt Repayments of current borrowings Repayments of short-term debt The cash inflow from current borrowings obtained from related parties. Proceeds from current borrowings related party Proceeds from short-term debt from related parties The cash outflow for repayments of current borrowings from related parties. Repayments of current borrowings related party Repayments of short-term debt from related parties Proceeds from non-current borrowings Proceeds from long-term debt Repayments of non-current borrowings Repayments of long-term debt Repayments of lease liabilities Repayments of lease liabilities Repayments of lease liabilities from related parties Repayments of lease liabilities from related parties Represents the increase (decrease) in accounts receivable facility. Increase decrease in accounts receivable facility Increase (decrease) of accounts receivable facility Proceeds From Exercise Of Options Proceeds from exercise of stock options Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares Purchase of treasury stock Dividends paid to non-controlling interests, classified as financing activities Distributions to noncontrolling interests Proceeds from contributions of non-controlling interests Contributions from noncontrolling interests Cash flows from (used in) financing activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents: Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Consolidated statements of shareholders' equity Statement of changes in equity [table] Statement of changes in equity [line items] Treasury shares Consolidated statements of shareholders' equity Amount after tax of increase (decrease) to equity or (increase) decrease to net assets, resulting from the cumulative effect adjustment of a new accounting principle applied in the period of adoption. ifrs Cumulative Effect Of New Accounting Principle In Period Of Adoption Adjustment due to initial application Amount of stockholders' equity including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interests, after the cumulative effect adjustment of a new accounting principle applied in the period of adoption. ifrs Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Adjusted Balance 1 Adjusted balance The number of share stockholders equity including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest shares adjusted balance 1 Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Shares Adjusted Balance 1 Adjusted balance (in shares) Increase (decrease) through exercise of options, equity Proceeds from exercise of options and related tax effects The increase (decrease) in equity resulting from the exercise of options in shares. Increase Decrease Through Exercise Of Options In Shares Proceeds from exercise of options and related tax effects (in shares) Increase (decrease) through share-based payment transactions, equity Compensation expense related to stock options Purchase of treasury shares Purchase of treasury stock Value of shares repurchased Number of repurchased shares Purchase of Treasury Stock, Shares Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Number of shares repurchased Increase (decrease) through changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in loss of control, equity Purchase/sale of noncontrolling interests Represents the contributions from (to) noncontrolling interests. Contributions from to non-controlling interest Contributions from/to noncontrolling interests Increase (decrease) in equity through non-controlling interests subject to put provisions. Increase (decrease) through non-controlling interests subject to put provisions, equity Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions Comprehensive income [abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) related to: Other comprehensive income, net of tax, exchange differences on translation Foreign currency translation Other comprehensive income, net of tax, cash flow hedges Cash flow hedges, net of related tax effects No definition available. The Company and basis of presentation The entire disclosure for the basis of presentation and significant accounting policies concepts. Basis of presentation describes the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements. Accounting policies describe all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. Disclosure Of Company Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] The Company and basis of presentation No definition available. Notes to the consolidated statements of income The entire disclosure for the notes to the Consolidated Statements of Income. Disclosure Of Notes To The Consolidated Statements Of Income [Text Block] Notes to the consolidated statements of income Related party transactions Disclosure of related party [text block] Related party transactions Inventories Disclosure of inventories [text block] Inventories No definition available. Short-term debt and short-term debt from related parties The entire disclosure for short-term borrowing and short-term borrowings from related party. Disclosure of short term borrowing and short term borrowings from related party [Text Block] Short-term debt and short-term debt from related parties No definition available. Long-term debt The entire disclosure for long-term debt and capital lease obligations. Disclosure Of Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Disclosure [Text Block] Long-term debt Supplementary information on capital management Disclosure of objectives, policies and processes for managing capital [text block] Supplementary information on capital management Commitments and contingencies Disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities [text block] Commitments and contingencies Financial instruments Disclosure of financial instruments [text block] Financial instruments Segment and corporate information Disclosure of entity's operating segments [text block] Segment and corporate information Events occuring after the balance sheet date Disclosure of events after reporting period [text block] Events occuring after the balance sheet date Schedule of Revenue Schedule of revenue Earnings per share [text block] Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share Disclosure of treasury shares [text block] Schedule of number of shares acquired in the context of the buy-back programs as well as the repurchased treasury stock Disclosure of transactions between related parties [text block] Schedule of service agreements and products with related parties The entire disclosure for lease transactions between related parties explanatory. Disclosure of lease transactions between related parties [text block] Schedule of lease agreements with related parties The disclosure of inventories by class. Disclosure Of Inventories By Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventories The disclosure of detailed information about short-term borrowings and short-term borrowings from related parties. Disclosure of current borrowing and current borrowings from related party [Table Text Block] Schedule of short-term debt and short-term debt from related parties Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [text block] Schedule of long-term debt The disclosure of available and outstanding amounts under the Amended 2012 Credit Agreement. Disclosure Of Debt Amounts Under Amended Credit Agreement [Table Text Block] Schedule of available and outstanding amounts under the Amended 2012 Credit Agreement Disclosure of the accounts receivable facility, maximum amount available and outstanding. Disclosure Of Accounts Receivable Facility [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable facility Disclosure of Company's rating Disclosure of Company's rating [Table Text Block] Schedule of Company's rating Disclosure of fair value of financial instruments [text block] Schedule of carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments Disclosure of reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments Disclosure of reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments Disclosure of operating segments [text block] Schedule of segment and corporate information Disclosure of geographical areas [table] Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] The Company and basis of presentation Gains (losses) on net monetary position Level of price index Percentage of price index increase Percentage of price index increase Amount of reclassifications or changes in presentation Amount of borrowings under cash management system. Amount of borrowings under cash management system. Borrowings under cash management system Types of Revenue [Table] n/a Revenue [Line Items] Revenue The amount of dialysis services. Dialysis services Dialysis services The amount of care coordination revenue. Care Coordination Revenue Care Coordination The amount of dialysis products revenue. Dialysis Products Revenue Dialysis products The amount of Non-dialysis product revenue. Non-dialysis Product Revenue Non-dialysis products Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table] Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [axis] Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill [Member] Intangible assets Capitalised Development Expenditure [Member] Capitalized development costs Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] Detailed information on intangible assets Depreciation and amortisation expense Depreciation and amortization Earnings per share n/a Numerators: Numerators: n/a Denominators: Denominators: Weighted Average Shares Weighted average number of shares outstanding Dilutive effect of share options on number of ordinary shares Potentially dilutive shares Shareholders' equity No definition available. Treasury Shares [Abstract] Treasury stock The maximum number of repurchase share. Maximum Number Of Repurchase Share Maximum number of shares allowed to be repurchased (in shares) Maximum purchase price of shares to be repurchased Maximum purchase price of shares to be repurchased The total cost of treasury stock divided by the total number of shares held in treasury. Treasury Shares, Average Cost Per Share Average price per share, at date The total cost of shares repurchased divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Purchase Of Treasury Shares, Average Cost Per Share Average price paid per repurchased share, during period The total cost of treasury cancelled during the period divided by the total number of shares cancelled. Cancellation Of Treasury Shares, Average Cost Per Share Average price per retired share, during period Number of shares in entity held by entity or by its subsidiaries or associates Number of treasury shares held The number of treasury stock that have been cancelled during the period. Cancellation Of Treasury Shares, Number Number of shares retired Cancellation of treasury shares Value of shares retired Fees paid, net of taxes, included in value of shares repurchased Fees paid, net of taxes, included in value of shares repurchased Fees (net of taxes) paid, included in value of shares repurchased Disclosure of transactions between related parties [table] Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items] Related party transactions The proportion of ownership interest in the reporting entity. Proportion Of Ownership Interest In Reporting Entity Proportion of ownership interest in reporting entity (as a percent) The period of time over which the agreement is effective. Related Party Agreement, Term Term of related party agreement Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture Ownership in joint venture (as a percent) Categories of related parties [axis] Entitys Total For Related Parties [Member] Entity's total for related parties [member] Information pertaining to Fresenius SE, which is the largest shareholder of the reporting entity. Fresenius Se [Member] Fresenius SE The affiliates of the largest shareholder of the reporting entity. Affiliates Of Largest Shareholder [Member] Fresenius SE affiliates Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method [Member] Equity method investees Transactions Revenue from sale of goods, related party transactions Sales of goods and services Purchases of goods, related party transactions Purchases of goods and services Outstanding balances for related party transactions [abstract] Balances Accounts Receivables Accounts receivable Amounts payable, related party transactions Accounts payable The accrued expenses resulting from related party transactions. Accrued Expenses, Related Party Transactions Accrued expenses No definition available. Related Party Lease Transactions [Abstract] Lease Transactions Depreciation on right-of-use assets Depreciation Interest expense on lease liabilities Interest expense Expense relating to short-term leases and variable lease payments not included in measurement of lease liabilities Lease expense n/a Lease Balances [Abstract] Leases balances The amount of liabilities related to the entity's leases from related parties. Lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Lease Liabilities From Related Parties Lease liability Transfers under finance agreements to entity, related party transactions Proceeds from short-term debt from related parties Borrowings, interest rate Interest rate on borrowings (as a percent) Borrowings Outstanding borrowings General Partner Key Management [Member] General Partner Services received, related party transactions Amount paid for services received from related party Finished Goods Finished goods Current production supplies Health care supplies Current raw materials Raw materials and purchased components Work In Progress Work in process Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] Borrowings by name [axis] Borrowings By Name [Member] Borrowings By Name [Member] This member represents commercial paper program. Commercial Paper Program Member [Member] Commercial paper program Borrowings under lines of credit Borrowings Under Lines Of Credit [Member] Borrowings under lines of credit This member stands for other short-term debt. Other Short Term Debt [Member] Other Related party short term loan agreement Related Party Short Term Loan Agreement [Member] Related party loan agreement Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Debt Long-term debt The amount of short term borrowings and short term borrowings from related party transactions. Short term borrowing and short term borrowings from related party Short-term debt and short-term debt from related parties The amount of borrowings offset under cash management system. Amount of borrowings offset under cash management system Borrowings offset under cash management system Maximum borrowing capacity under the commercial paper program without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the program. Commercial paper program, maximum borrowing capacity Commercial paper borrowing limit The amount of short term borrowings capacity under related party transactions. Short term borrowings capacity, related party transactions Short term borrowing capacity from related party This member stands for all borrowings under Amended 2012 Credit Agreement. Amended2012 Credit Agreement [Member] Amended 2012 Credit Agreement This member represents bonds. Bonds2 [Member] Bonds This member stands for all borrowings from Convertible Bonds. Convertible Bonds [Member] Convertible Bonds This member stands for all borrowings under Accounts Receivable Facility. Accounts Receivable Facility [Member] Accounts Receivable Facility This member stands for Other Borrowings. Other Long Term Debt [Member] Other long-term debt Long-term debt Long-term debts. Long-term debt This member stands for all borrowings from Revolving credit facilities. Revolving Credit Facilities [Member] Revolving credit facility This member stands for all borrowings from Revolving credit facilities in USD. Revolving Credit Usd [Member] Revolving credit facility USD This member stands for all borrowings from Revolving credit facilities in Euro. Revolving Credit Eur [Member] Revolving credit facility EUR This member stands for all borrowings from Term loan. Term Loan Credit Facility [Member] Term loan This member stands for all borrowings from Term loan in USD. Usd Term Loan [Member] USD term Loan This member stands for all borrowings from Term loan in USD for 5-years. Usd Term Loan For Five Years Maturity [Member] USD term loan 5-year This member stands for all borrowings from Term loan in Euro. Eur Term Loan [Member] EUR term Loan This member stands for Term loan in Euro for 5-years. Euro Term Loan For Five Years Maturity [Member] EUR term loan 5-year This member stands for Term loan in Euro for 3-years. Euro Term Loan For Three Years Maturity [Member] EUR term loan 3-year This amount represents of credit facility / Maximum amount available. Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity FMC Maximum amount available Maximum amount available Borrowings amount excluding debt issuance cost. Borrowings excluding debt issuance cost Balance outstanding The total amount of letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. I F R S Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount Letters of credit outstanding Represents the percentage of equity to total assets. Percentage of Equity to Total assets Total equity in % of total assets Represents the percentage of debt and lease liabilities to total assets. Percentage Of Debt And Lease Liabilities To Total Assets Debt and lease liabilities in % of total assets Disclosure of contingent liabilities [table] Disclosure Of Contingent Liabilities Line Items Commitments and contingencies Represents the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act related charge. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Related Charge FCPA related charge Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Related Payment Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Related Payment FCPA related payment Legal proceedings provision The period of independent compliance monitor in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Independent Compliance Monitor Period Independent compliance monitor period (in years) Settlement fund Settlement fund Losses on litigation settlements Net litigation settlement expense recorded Number of plaintiffs that have filed claims pertaining to a loss contingency. IFRS Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Number of plaintiffs Amount claimed against company Amount claimed against company Amount awarded from other party in judgment or settlement of litigations. Litigations Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party Litigation settlement by Davita Rx Number of subsidiaries to which subpoenas were issued. Number of Subsidiaries to which Subpoenas were Issued Number of subsidiaries to which subpoenas were issued The number of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pending warning letters against the reporting entity. Number Of Food And Drug Administration Pending Warning Letters Number of U.S. FDA Pending Warning Letters Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table] Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] All Levels Of Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] Level1 Of Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] Level 1 Level2 Of Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] Level 2 Level3 Of Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] Level 3 Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items] Financial instruments Financial assets Carrying amount of financial assets Financial assets, at fair value Fair value of financial assets Financial liabilities Carrying amount of financial liabilities Financial liabilities, at fair value Fair value of financial liabilities Transfers into Level 3 of fair value hierarchy, assets Transfers of fair value into from level 2 to level 3 Transfer from Level 2 Reconciliation of changes in fair value measurement Percentage of reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, liabilities Increase in input Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, liabilities Increase in fair value due to increase in input Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, as percentage of total liabilities Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, as percentage of total liabilities Increase in fair value due to increase in input, as percentage of total liabilities Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, as percentage of equity Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, as percentage of equity Increase in fair value due to increase in input, as percentage of equity Purchases, fair value measurement, assets Increase Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss excluding exchange differences, fair value measurement, assets Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, financial assets Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, financial assets Foreign currency translation and other changes Issues, fair value measurement, liabilities Increase Settlements, fair value measurement, liabilities Decrease Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss, fair value measurement, liabilities (Gain) loss recognized in profit or loss The amount (gain) loss recognized in equity. (Gain) loss recognized in equity (Gain) loss recognized in equity The increase (decrease) in financial liabilities resulting from the net exchange differences arising when the financial statements are translated from the functional currency into a different presentation currency, including the translation of a foreign operation into the presentation currency of the reporting entity. Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, financial liabilities Foreign currency translation and other changes Disclosure of operating segments [table] Disclosure of operating segments [line items] Segment and corporate information Interest income (expense) Interest Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss Impairment loss Additions to non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, net defined benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts Additions to non-current assets Components of equity [axis] Equity [Member] Equity [member] Equity Attributable To Owners Of Parent [Member] Total FMC-AG & Co. KGaA shareholders' equity Issued Capital [Member] Ordinary shares Treasury Shares [Member] Treasury stock Share Premium [Member] Additional paid in capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained earnings Reserve Of Exchange Differences On Translation [Member] Foreign currency translation Reserve Of Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Cash flow hedges Reserve Of Remeasurements Of Defined Benefit Plans [Member] Pensions Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling interests Initially applied IFRSs [axis] Initially Applied I F R Ss [Member] Initially applied IFRSs [member] Represents information pertaining to IFRS 16. Ifrs16 [Member] IFRS 16 Geographical areas [axis] Geographical Areas [Member] Geographical areas [member] A [R] ARGENTINA Reclassified items [axis] Reclassified Items [Member] Reclassified items [member] Research and development expense reclassified to selling, general and administrative Research And Development Expense Reclassified To Selling General And Administrative [Member] Research and development expense reclassified to selling, general and administrative Trade accounts and other receivables reclassified to accounts receivable from related parties, cash flow Trade Accounts And Other Receivables Reclassified To Accounts Receivable From Related Parties Cash Flow [Member] Trade accounts and other receivables reclassified to accounts receivable from related parties, cash flow IFRS 15 Revenue [Axis] Ifrs15 Revenue Types Member [Domain] IFRS 15 Revenue types [Member] Represents information pertaining to revenue from contracts with customers (IFRS 15). Revenue From Contracts With Customers Ifrs15 [Member] Revenue from contracts with customers Represents information pertaining to other revenue. Other Revenue [Member] Other revenue The largest shareholder of the reporting entity, plus the affiliates of the largest shareholder of the reporting entity. Largest Shareholder Plus Affiliates Of Largest Shareholder [Member] Fresenius SE Companies Joint ventures [axis] Entitys Total For Joint Ventures [Member] Entity's Total For Joint Ventures [Member] Information pertaining to Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd. Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd [Member] Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd. Range [axis] Ranges [Member] Ranges [member] Bottom Of Range [Member] Minimum Top Of Range [Member] Maximum n/a Related Party Transactions [Axis] n/a Related Party Transactions [Domain] Related Party Transactions [Domain] Related party agreement related to a service. Related Party Service Agreement [Member] Service Agreements Related party transaction related to a product. Related Party Product Agreement [Member] Products Related party agreement related to a lease. Related Party Lease Agreement [Member] Lease Agreements General Partner2 [Member] General Partner Subsidiary of the largest shareholder of the reporting entity. Subsidiary Of Largest Shareholder [Member] Subsidiary of Fresenius SE Related party short-term financing. Related Party Shortterm Financing [Member] Short-term financing Unsecured Debt 2009 Unsecured Debt2009 [Member] Unsecured debt - originated in 2009 Unsecured debt originated in 2013. Unsecured Debt2013 [Member] Unsecured debt - originated in 2013 Loans Loans2 [Member] Loans Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [Member] Foreign Corrupt Practices Act The legal case pertaining to the personal injury claim related to acid concentrate products. Litigation Case Acid Concentrate Products Personal Injury [Member] Acid Concentrate Products - Personal Injury The legal case pertaining to the deceptive practices claim related to acid concentrate products. Litigation Case Acid Concentrate Products Deceptive Practices [Member] Acid Concentrate Products - Deceptive Practices The legal case pertaining to Hawaii Medicaid false claims. Litigation Case Hawaii Medicaid False Claims [Member] Hawaii Medicaid False Claims Management of pharmaceuticals, including Velphoro Management Of Pharmaceuticals Including Velphoro [Member] Management of pharmaceuticals, including Velphoro Represents the information pertaining to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee under False Claims Act. Litigation Case United States Attorney For Middle District Of Tennessee Under False Claims Act [Member] United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Classes Of Financial Assets [Axis] Financial Assets [Member] Financial Assets [Member] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalent [Member] Cash and cash equivalents Trade accounts and other receivables Trade Accounts And Other Receivables [Member] Trade accounts and other receivables Accounts receivable from related parties Accounts Receivable From Related Parties [Member] Accounts receivable from related parties Other Assets [Member] Other current and non-current assets Derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments. Ifrs Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivatives - cash flow hedging instruments Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Ifrs Nondesignated [Member] Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Equity Investments [Member] Equity investments Debt Securities [Member] Debt securities Other financial assets Other Financial Assets [Member] Other financial assets Categories of financial assets [axis] Financial Assets Category [Member] Financial assets, category [member] Financial Assets At Amortised Cost Category [Member] Amortized cost - Assets Financial Assets At Fair Value Through Profit Or Loss Category [Member] FVPL - Assets Financial Assets At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income Category [Member] FVOCI - Assets This member stands for financial instruments that the entity does not assign to a category. Financial Instruments Not Assigned To Category [Member] Not classified Classes of financial liabilities [axis] Financial Liabilities [Member] Financial liabilities, class [member] This member stands for current trade payables and current other payables. Trade And Other Current Payables [Member] Accounts payable This member stands for accounts payable to related parties. Accounts Payable To Related Parties [Member] Accounts payable to related parties Short-term debt and short-term debt from related parties Short Term Debt And Short Term Debt From Related Parties [Member] Short-term debt and short-term debt from related parties Longterm Borrowings [Member] Long-term debts Long-term lease liabilities and long-term lease liabilities from related parties Long Term Lease Liabilities And Long Term Lease Liabilities From Related Parties [Member] Long-term lease liabilities and long-term lease liabilities from related parties Other liabilities Other Liability [Member] Other current and non-current liabilities This member stands for variable payments outstanding related to acquisitions. Acquisition Variable Payments Payable [Member] Variable payments outstanding for acquisition This member stands for noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions. Noncontrolling Interests Subject To Put Provisions [Member] Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions Other financial liabilities Other Financial Liabilities [Member] Other financial liabilities Categories of financial liabilities [axis] Financial Liabilities Category [Member] Financial liabilities, category [member] Financial Liabilities At Amortised Cost Category [Member] Amortized cost - Liabilities Financial Liabilities At Fair Value Through Profit Or Loss Category [Member] FVPL - Liabilities Measurement [axis] Aggregated Measurement [Member] Aggregated measurement [member] At Fair Value [Member] Fair Value Unobservable inputs [axis] Unobservable Inputs [Member] Unobservable inputs [member] Financial Forecast Of Profit Or Loss For Cashgenerating Unit Measurement Input [Member] Assumed earnings Segment consolidation items [axis] Entitys Total For Segment Consolidation Items [Member] Entity's total for segment consolidation items [member] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments Elimination Of Intersegment Amounts [Member] Inter-segment Segments [axis] Segments [Member] Segments [member] Reportable Segments [Member] Segment Total This member stands for information pertaining to the North America Segment. 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