Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	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 (loss)	$ 43,559	$ (29,224)	$ (1,121)	$ (194,167)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	17,972	510,443	67,547	450,682
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	0	27	14	(141)
Total other comprehensive income	17,972	510,470	67,561	450,541
Comprehensive income	61,531	481,246	66,440	256,374
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(139)	226	328	259
Comprehensive income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 61,392	$ 481,472	$ 66,768	$ 256,633