Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Class A Units
Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Units Authorized (in shares)	Unlimited	Unlimited
Issued (in shares)	64,185,410	63,032,276
Outstanding (in shares)	64,185,410	63,032,276
Class B Units
Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Units Authorized (in shares)	Unlimited	Unlimited
Issued (in shares)	92,043,490	91,758,067
Outstanding (in shares)	92,043,490	91,758,067
Oaktree Capital Group Excluding Consolidated Funds
Investments, at fair value	$ 99,389	$ 107,591