Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 676,439	$ 440,592	$ 1,953,142	$ 722,139
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation and other	(5,635)	(117,821)	40,581	(123,710)
Cash flow hedge	1,026	(2,509)	2,127	1,508
Interest rate swap	0	6,749	0	7,399
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,609)	(113,581)	42,708	(114,803)
Comprehensive income	671,830	327,011	1,995,850	607,336
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(26,396)	(33,757)	(64,511)	(61,868)
Comprehensive income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ 645,434	$ 293,254	$ 1,931,339	$ 545,468