Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net income (loss)	$ 660	$ 4,640	$ 6,405
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized losses on investments	0	(312)	(45)
Cumulative translation adjustments	43	(579)	(425)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(609)	2,457	2,225
Derivative instruments	24	272	123
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(542)	1,838	1,878
Comprehensive income	118	6,478	8,283
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	71	58	94
Comprehensive income attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	47	6,420	8,189
The Dow Chemical Company
Net income (loss)	627	4,641	6,368
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized losses on investments	0	(312)	(45)
Cumulative translation adjustments	43	(579)	(425)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(609)	2,457	2,225
Derivative instruments	24	272	123
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(542)	1,838	1,878
Comprehensive income	85	6,479	8,246
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	71	58	94
Comprehensive income attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	$ 14	$ 6,421	$ 8,152