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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 13, 2022
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001137774
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 13, 2022
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NJ
Entity File Number 001-16707
Entity Tax Identification Number 22-3703799
Entity Address, Address Line One 751 Broad Street
Entity Address, City or Town Newark
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07102
City Area Code (973)
Local Phone Number 802-6000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, Par Value $.01
Trading Symbol PRU
Security Exchange Name NYSE
M 5.625 Junior Subordinated Notes 3 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes
Trading Symbol PRS
Security Exchange Name NYSE
M 4.125 Junior Subordinated Notes 1 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 4.125% Junior Subordinated Notes
Trading Symbol PFH
Security Exchange Name NYSE
M 5.950 Junior Subordinated Notes 2 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 5.950% Junior Subordinated Notes
Trading Symbol PRH
Security Exchange Name NYSE