Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	$ (3,347,050)	$ (1,495,325)	$ (718,184)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities:
Unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	(914)	2,299	(1,099)
Less: reclassification adjustments for (gain) loss realized in net loss	(6)	0	17
Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities:	(920)	2,299	(1,082)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss):
Foreign currency gain (loss) arising during the period	31,729	(284,722)	(121,389)
Less: reclassification adjustments for loss realized in net loss	0	25,715	0
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	31,729	(259,007)	(121,389)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	30,809	(256,708)	(122,471)
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	(3,316,241)	(1,752,033)	(840,655)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	16	(283)	3,135
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	38	(495)	(3,298)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC	$ (3,316,295)	$ (1,751,255)	$ (840,492)