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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-23-074829
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	11-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20221231
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230627
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230626

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001126328
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE [6321]
		IRS NUMBER:				421520346
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		11-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16725
		FILM NUMBER:		231043448

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		711 HIGH STREET
		CITY:			DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50392
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5152475111

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		711 HIGH STREET
		CITY:			DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50392
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Document 1 - file: tm2319696d2_11k.htm

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<TYPE>EX-23
<SEQUENCE>2
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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 23
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Document 2 - file: tm2319696d2_ex23.htm

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<TYPE>GRAPHIC
<SEQUENCE>3
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Document 3 - file: tm2319696d2_11kimg01.jpg

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