Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 2,402	$ 2,324	$ 6,814	$ 6,963
Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of income taxes:
Currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes	(661)	546	(1,383)	(20)
Change in net loss and prior service cost:
Net losses and prior service costs, net of income taxes	0	(1)	0	(2)
Amortization of net losses, prior service costs and net transition costs, net of income taxes	60	43	178	121
Change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as hedges:
(Gains) losses transferred to earnings, net of income taxes	(63)	4	(158)	(8)
Gains (losses) recognized, net of income taxes	2	(29)	158	(17)
Total other comprehensive (losses) earnings	(662)	563	(1,205)	74
Total comprehensive earnings	1,740	2,887	5,609	7,037
Less comprehensive earnings attributable to:
Noncontrolling interests	95	75	183	161
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	9	44	52	143
Comprehensive earnings attributable to PMI	$ 1,636	$ 2,768	$ 5,374	$ 6,733