Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (10,848)	$ (26,762)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for both periods	26,883	72,797
Total other comprehensive income	26,883	72,797
Comprehensive income	16,035	46,035
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	97	149
Comprehensive income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc.	$ 16,132	$ 46,184