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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 505
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 4.F)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147480008/505-10-S99-5

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details) - shares	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
OP Units
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Redemption of common limited partnership units to common shares			468,081	756,356
Subsequent Event
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Redemption of common limited partnership units to common shares	83,887
JBG Smith, LP
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Ownership interest by parent			87.60%
JBG Smith, LP \| OP Units
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Units outstanding			13,000,000.0
Ownership interest by parent			12.40%
Consolidated Real Estate Venture
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Ownership interest by parent			100.00%		99.70%
Interest redeemed		0.30%