Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 776	$ 747	$ 2,270	$ 1,695
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	44	(79)	(168)	(9)
Retirement plans and other retiree benefit adjustments	21	32	32	45
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(7)	5	(5)	1
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	58	(42)	(141)	37
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	834	705	2,129	1,732
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	39	39	120	113
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	3	(3)	(5)	(44)
Total Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	42	36	115	69
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 792	$ 669	$ 2,014	$ 1,663