Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	$ (173,828)	$ (133,871)
Net unrealized loss on securities:
Unrealized loss arising during the period	(346)	(860)
Less: reclassification adjustments for loss realized in net loss	0	0
Net unrealized loss on securities	(346)	(860)
Foreign currency translation gain:
Foreign currency gain arising during the period	15,134	80,763
Less: reclassification adjustments for loss realized in net loss	0	0
Foreign currency translation gain	15,134	80,763
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	14,788	79,903
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	(159,040)	(53,968)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(2)
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	56
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC	$ (159,040)	$ (54,022)