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Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]                      
Total revenues $ 16,265 $ 16,313 $ 13,441 $ 13,670 $ 13,050 $ 16,961 $ 14,439 $ 14,329 $ 59,689 $ 58,779 $ 57,119
Total benefits and expenses 15,149 13,292 12,833 11,928 12,733 14,646 13,098 12,597 53,202 53,074 49,350
Net income (loss) 3,865 2,241 496 1,372 293 1,832 925 1,369 7,974 4,419 5,712
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests 100 3 5 3 9 5 4 33 111 51 70
Net income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. $ 3,765 $ 2,238 $ 491 $ 1,369 $ 284 $ 1,827 $ 921 $ 1,336 $ 7,863 $ 4,368 $ 5,642
Basic earnings per share-Common Stock:                      
Net income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. (in dollars per share) $ 8.78 $ 5.19 $ 1.13 $ 3.14 $ 0.65 $ 4.14 $ 2.06 $ 2.97 $ 18.19 $ 9.85 $ 12.37
Diluted earnings per share-Common Stock:                      
Net income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. (in dollars per share) $ 8.61 $ 5.09 $ 1.12 $ 3.09 $ 0.65 $ 4.07 $ 2.04 $ 2.93 $ 17.86 $ 9.71 $ 12.17