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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net earnings $ 5,585 $ 11,840
Other comprehensive income:    
Unrealized appreciation of investments (236) (87)
Applicable income taxes 51 20
Foreign currency translation (316) (285)
Applicable income taxes (11) (3)
Defined benefit pension plans 26 61
Applicable income taxes (5) (20)
Other, net 87 (6)
Other comprehensive income, net (404) (320)
Comprehensive income 5,181 11,520
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 122 136
Comprehensive income attributable to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders $ 5,059 $ 11,384