| label,2023,2022,2021,concept,level,abstract,units,decimals | |
| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract],,,,us-gaap_StatementOfIncomeAndComprehensiveIncomeAbstract,0,True,, | |
| "Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax",55000000,-100000000,-47000000,us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax,1,False,usd,-6 | |
| "Unrealized gains (losses), tax",110000000,-159000000,-72000000,us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax,1,False,usd,-6 | |
| "Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in “Other income (expense), net,” tax",15000000,0,-13000000,us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax,1,False,usd,-6 | |
| "Other, tax",-1000000,0,0,amzn_OtherComprehensiveIncomeOtherTax,1,False,usd,-6 | |