CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 241	$ 201
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in foreign currency translation	(27)	11
Change in derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivatives	6	25
Adjustment for net losses (gains) realized and included in net income	2	(16)
Total change in derivative instruments	8	9
Actuarial loss	(5)	0
Prior service credit	1	0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(23)	20
Comprehensive income	218	221
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	1
Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ 218	$ 220