Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 1,916	$ 2,218
Change in currency translation adjustment:
Unrealized losses, net of income taxes of ($4) in 2014 and ($28) in 2013	(37)	(234)
Change in net loss and prior service cost:
Amortization of net losses, prior service costs and net transition costs, net of income taxes of ($12) in 2014 and ($14) in 2013	38	59
Change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as hedges:
Gains transferred to earnings, net of income taxes of $1 in 2014 and $4 in 2013	(7)	(31)
(Losses) gains recognized, net of income taxes of $3 in 2014 and ($13) in 2013	(24)	96
Total other comprehensive losses	(30)	(110)
Total comprehensive earnings	1,886	2,108
Less comprehensive earnings attributable to:
Noncontrolling interests	34	53
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 7)	0	46
Comprehensive earnings attributable to PMI	$ 1,852	$ 2,009