Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
GE shareowners' equity balance at January 1	$ 123,026		$ 116,438		$ 118,936
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	13,057		13,641		14,151
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(8,061)		(7,372)		(7,502)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	11,110		3,744		(6,119)
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury	(7,990)		(2,802)		169
Changes in other capital	(576)		(623)		(3,197)
Ending balance at December 31	130,566		123,026		116,438
Noncontrolling interests	6,217	[1]	5,444	[1]	1,696
Total equity balance at December 31	$ 136,783		$ 128,470		$ 118,134

[1] (c)        Included accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(180) million and $(155) million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.