Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GE shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 130,566		$ 123,026
Increases from net earnings attributable to the Company	6,544		6,660
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(4,421)		(3,915)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	1,962		1,767
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury	(673)		(4,931)
Changes in other capital	35		(98)
Ending balance at June 30	134,013		122,509
Noncontrolling interests	6,054	[1]	6,302
Total equity balance at June 30	$ 140,067		$ 128,811

[1] Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(171) million and $(180) million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.