Consolidated Income Statement (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 5,343	$ 5,267	$ 10,621	$ 10,585
Cost of products sold	3,534	3,467	6,987	6,963
Gross Profit	1,809	1,800	3,634	3,622
Marketing, research and general expenses	1,032	1,012	2,003	2,039
Other (income) and expense, net	(13)	(8)	44	4
Operating Profit	790	796	1,587	1,579
Interest income	5	5	8	10
Interest expense	(72)	(71)	(143)	(138)
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity Interests	723	730	1,452	1,451
Provision for income taxes	(233)	(238)	(459)	(461)
Income Before Equity Interests	490	492	993	990
Share of net income of equity companies	40	55	83	108
Net Income	530	547	1,076	1,098
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(21)	(21)	(29)	(41)
Net Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 509	$ 526	$ 1,047	$ 1,057
Per Share Basis
Basic	$ 1.35	$ 1.37	$ 2.77	$ 2.74
Diluted	$ 1.35	$ 1.36	$ 2.75	$ 2.72
Cash Dividends Declared	$ 0.84	$ 0.81	$ 1.68	$ 1.62