Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Oaktree Operating Group net income (loss):	$ 6,210,732	$ 6,672,417	$ (308,645)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,546)	1,193	(713)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	3,732	(333)	(9,168)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,186	860	(9,881)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	6,212,918	6,673,277	(318,526)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(5,990,294)	(6,565,331)	221,042
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	222,624	107,946	(97,484)
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC
Oaktree Operating Group net income (loss):	221,998	107,810	(95,972)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(198)	205	(112)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	824	(69)	(1,400)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	626	136	(1,512)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	222,624	107,946	(97,484)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	222,624	107,946	(97,484)
OCGH Non-Controlling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Oaktree Operating Group net income (loss):	824,795	548,265	(446,246)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,348)	988	(601)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	2,908	(264)	(7,768)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,560	724	(8,369)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	826,355	548,989	(454,615)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(826,355)	(548,989)	454,615
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	0	0	0
Non-Controlling Redeemable Interests in Consolidated Funds
Oaktree Operating Group net income (loss):	5,163,939	6,016,342	233,573
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest-rate swap designated as cash-flow hedge	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	0
Total comprehensive income (loss)	5,163,939	6,016,342	233,573
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(5,163,939)	(6,016,342)	(233,573)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Oaktree Capital Group, LLC	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0