Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Income	$ 4,404	$ 7,783	$ 3,839
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized losses on investments	(4)	(94)	(19)
Cumulative translation adjustments	(644)	(986)	(1,227)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(620)	552	(1,861)
Derivative instruments	113	(122)	(83)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,155)	(650)	(3,190)
Comprehensive Income	3,249	7,133	649
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	83	65	35
Comprehensive Income Attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	$ 3,166	$ 7,068	$ 614