Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 3,049	$ 2,455	$ 1,967
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	(343)	98	(146)
Retirement plan and other retiree benefit adjustments	43	(16)	413
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	8	(7)	60
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(292)	75	327
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	2,757	2,530	2,294
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	160	155	182
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	(8)	(42)	(4)
Total Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	152	113	178
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 2,605	$ 2,417	$ 2,116