Stockholders' Equity Effect of Change in Ownership (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 2,166	$ 1,013	$ 1,526
Decrease in Kimberly-Clark Corporation's additional paid-in capital for acquisition		(94)
Change from net income attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation and transfers to noncontrolling interests		$ 919