Equity and Capital - Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Equity and Capital | ||
| Number of units (units) | 376,675 | 349,746 |
| Percentage of total | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Common stock conversion ratio | 1 | |
| Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | ||
| Equity and Capital | ||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests - operating partnership | $ 1,026.1 | $ 952.5 |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | ||
| Equity and Capital | ||
| Number of units (units) | 370,010 | 343,557 |
| Percentage of total | 98.20% | 98.20% |
| Common units held by third parties | ||
| Equity and Capital | ||
| Common units held by third parties (units) | 4,294 | 4,045 |
| Percentage of total | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Incentive units held by employees and directors | ||
| Equity and Capital | ||
| Incentive units held by employees and directors (units) | 2,371 | 2,144 |
| Percentage of total | 0.60% | 0.60% |
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