Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 68,978	$ 203,785	$ (618,702)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for all years	77,233	421,972	133,827
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $140, $0 and $0, respectively	560	(202)	(1,200)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	77,793	421,770	132,627
Comprehensive income (loss)	146,771	625,555	(486,075)
Net comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	582	(11,327)	4,739
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 147,353	$ 614,228	$ (481,336)