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Apr. 25, 2025
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Apr. 25, 2025
Entity Registrant Name COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-644
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-1815595
Entity Address, Address Line One 300 Park Avenue,
Entity Address, City or Town New York,
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10022
City Area Code (212)
Local Phone Number 310-2000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Document Information [Line Items]  
Entity Central Index Key 0000021665
Amendment Flag false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1.00 par value
Trading Symbol CL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
0.500% Notes Due 2026  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 0.500% Notes due 2026
Trading Symbol CL26
Security Exchange Name NYSE
0.300% Notes Due 2029  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 0.300% Notes due 2029
Trading Symbol CL29
Security Exchange Name NYSE
1.375% Notes Due 2034  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 1.375% Notes due 2034
Trading Symbol CL34
Security Exchange Name NYSE
0.875% Notes due 2039  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 0.875% Notes due 2039
Trading Symbol CL39
Security Exchange Name NYSE