v3.26.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
shares in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Aug. 10, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol MPT  
Entity Registrant Name MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001287865  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   597.2
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Medical Properties Trust, Inc.  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity File Number 001-32559  
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-0191742  
Entity Address, Address Line One 10500 LIBERTY PARKWAY  
Entity Address, City or Town BIRMINGHAM  
Entity Address, State or Province AL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 35242  
City Area Code 205  
Local Phone Number 969-3755  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Registrant Name MPT OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001524607  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity File Number 333-177186  
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-0242069  
Entity Address, Address Line One 10500 LIBERTY PARKWAY  
Entity Address, City or Town BIRMINGHAM  
Entity Address, State or Province AL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 35242  
City Area Code 205  
Local Phone Number 969-3755  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE