Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ 376		$ 238		$ 948		$ 567
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	34		114		(312)		(161)
Net gains/losses on cash flow hedging derivatives:
Net gains (losses) arising during the period	7		7		(3)		13
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (loss)	4		4		(5)		17
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	224	[1]	177	[1]	13	[1]	43	[1]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	600		415		961		610
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	6		(1)		11		(8)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		(12)		15		3
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company	606		402		987		605
U.S. Plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss:	76		48		230		146
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments	$ 103		$ 4		$ 103		$ 28

[1] All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to AOCI.