Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Net income (loss)	$ 511	$ 434	$ 871	$ 783
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	182	312	134	169
Net gains (losses) arising during the period	0	13	0	7
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (loss)	0	(4)	0	(1)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	205	358	177	246
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	716	792	1,048	1,029
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	1	0	2
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company	716	791	1,048	1,029
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(2)	0	(2)
U.S. plans
Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss:	23	36	43	70
Foreign Plan
Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss:	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0	$ 1