Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests	$ (439,371)	$ 25,783	$ 1,033,548
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	35,000	(155,424)	(279,384)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss), net of tax	(1,037)	8,124	7,137
Other comprehensive income (loss)	33,963	(147,300)	(272,247)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(405,408)	(121,517)	761,301
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(187)	541	(51)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ (405,221)	$ (122,058)	$ 761,352