v3.26.1
Cover Page - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jul. 17, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-33708  
Entity Registrant Name Philip Morris International Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code VA  
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3435103  
Entity Address, Address Line One 677 Washington Blvd, Suite 1100  
Entity Address, City or Town Stamford  
Entity Address, State or Province CT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06901  
City Area Code (203)  
Local Phone Number 905-2410  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,558,613,439
Entity Central Index Key 0001413329  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Common Stock    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, no par value  
Trading Symbol PM  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
0.125% Notes due 2026    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 0.125% Notes due 2026  
Trading Symbol PM26B  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.125% Notes due 2027    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.125% Notes due 2027  
Trading Symbol PM27  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.125% Notes due 2028    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.125% Notes due 2028  
Trading Symbol PM28  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
2.875% Notes due 2029    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 2.875% Notes due 2029  
Trading Symbol PM29  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.375% Notes due 2029    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.375% Notes due 2029  
Trading Symbol PM29A  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
2.750% Notes due 2029    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 2.750% Notes due 2029  
Trading Symbol PM29D  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.750% Notes due 2031    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.750% Notes due 2031  
Trading Symbol PM31B  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
0.800% Notes due 2031    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 0.800% Notes due 2031  
Trading Symbol PM31  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.250% Notes due 2032    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.250% Notes due 2032  
Trading Symbol PM32  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.125% Notes due 2033    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.125% Notes due 2033  
Trading Symbol PM33  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
2.000% Notes due 2036    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 2.000% Notes due 2036  
Trading Symbol PM36  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
1.875% Notes due 2037    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 1.875% Notes due 2037  
Trading Symbol PM37A  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
6.375% Notes due 2038    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 6.375% Notes due 2038  
Trading Symbol PM38  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
1.450% Notes due 2039    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 1.450% Notes due 2039  
Trading Symbol PM39  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
4.375% Notes due 2041    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 4.375% Notes due 2041  
Trading Symbol PM41  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
4.500% Notes due 2042    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 4.500% Notes due 2042  
Trading Symbol PM42  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
3.875% Notes due 2042    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 3.875% Notes due 2042  
Trading Symbol PM42A  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
4.125% Notes due 2043    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 4.125% Notes due 2043  
Trading Symbol PM43  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
4.875% Notes due 2043    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 4.875% Notes due 2043  
Trading Symbol PM43A  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
4.250% Notes due 2044    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security 4.250% Notes due 2044  
Trading Symbol PM44  
Security Exchange Name NYSE