Other Financial Information - Summary of Transactions with Noncontrolling Interest Holders (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 192,446	$ (613,331)	$ 938,484
Decrease in equity for changes in noncontrolling interests	90	861	(3,700)
Change from net income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. and net transfers to the noncontrolling interests	$ 192,265	$ (615,941)	$ 934,784