Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 56,313	$ 43,559	$ 29,551	$ (1,121)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	91,915	17,972	164,712	67,547
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods			0	14
Total other comprehensive income	91,915	17,972	164,712	67,561
Comprehensive income	148,228	61,531	194,263	66,440
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(44)	(139)	105	328
Comprehensive income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 148,184	$ 61,392	$ 194,368	$ 66,768