Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

	For the Year Ended 2014					For the Year Ended 2013					For the Year Ended 2012
	Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company		Shares (millions)	Per Share		Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company		Shares (millions)	Per Share		Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company		Shares (millions)	Per Share
Basic EPS	2,180		915.1	$	2.38	2,241		930.8	$	2.41	2,472		952.1	$	2.60
Stock options and restricted stock units			9.2					9.1					8.1
Diluted EPS	$	2,180	924.3	$	2.36	$	2,241	939.9	$	2.38	$	2,472	960.2	$	2.57