Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (1,462)	$ 7,794	$ (146)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments for the period	(1,185)	(1,138)	523
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)	(52,667)	(11,712)	7,229
Defined benefit pension and postretirement unrecognized periodic benefit (cost)	636	1,107	210
Total	(53,216)	(11,743)	7,962
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,063)	(2,314)	1,252
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	(41,153)	(9,429)	6,710
Comprehensive income (loss)	(42,615)	(1,635)	6,564
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(26)	55	239
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc.	$ (42,589)	$ (1,690)	$ 6,325