Background and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Shares Repurchased

For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, Altria Group, Inc.’s total share repurchase activity was as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
	(in millions, except per share data)
Total number of shares repurchased	16.7		34.9		49.3
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased	$	600	$	1,116	$	1,327
Average price per share of shares repurchased	$	36.05	$	32.00	$	26.91