Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 19,457	$ 17,967	$ 17,421
Cost of sales	8,131	7,719	7,046
Gross profit	11,326	10,248	10,375
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7,151	6,565	6,407
Other (income) expense, net	191	69	65
Goodwill and intangible assets impairment charges	0	721	571
Operating profit	3,984	2,893	3,332
Non-service related postretirement costs	360	80	70
Interest (income) expense, net	232	153	175
Income before income taxes	3,392	2,660	3,087
Provision for income taxes	937	693	749
Net income including noncontrolling interests	2,455	1,967	2,338
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	155	182	172
Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 2,300	$ 1,785	$ 2,166
Earnings per common share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.78	$ 2.13	$ 2.56
Earnings per common share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.77	$ 2.13	$ 2.55