CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Comprehensive Income
Net Income	$ 708,264	$ 598,482	$ 410,122
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments derecognized in connection with the Spin-Off	35,664	0	0
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(26,429)	19,732	35,305
Foreign currency translation adjustments	19,758	(63,149)	(35,736)
(Reclassification of unrealized gain on investments to net income) / Unrealized gain on investments	0	(18,688)	18,688
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	28,993	(62,105)	18,257
Comprehensive Income	737,257	536,377	428,379
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net loss (income)	70	657	(134)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(80)	(5)	0
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments	0	0	(21)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	652	(155)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to W. P. Carey	$ 737,247	$ 537,029	$ 428,224