Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ (44,680)	$ (164,943)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	49,575	(59,761)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	14	(168)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	49,589	(59,929)
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,909	(224,872)
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	467	33
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 5,376	$ (224,839)