Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ (26,762)	$ (44,680)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	72,797	49,575
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	0	14
Total other comprehensive income	72,797	49,589
Comprehensive income	46,035	4,909
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	149	467
Comprehensive income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 46,184	$ 5,376