Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 441	$ 410	$ 976	$ 1,004
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Unrealized currency translation adjustments	(267)	78	(214)	(137)
Employee postretirement benefits	5	11	16	29
Other	43	22	34	58
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(219)	111	(164)	(50)
Comprehensive Income	222	521	812	954
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	6	(6)	(2)	(9)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Kimberly-Clark Corporation	$ 228	$ 515	$ 810	$ 945