Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Net earnings	$ 878	$ 582	$ 536
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Currency translation adjustment	19	(215)	166
Pension and other postretirement benefits	392	118	(270)
Derivatives designated as hedges	70	102	58
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	481	5	(46)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(109)	(49)	50
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	372	(44)	4
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)	1,250	538	540
Comprehensive (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		3	30
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Ball Corporation	$ 1,250	$ 541	$ 570