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Equity and Capital - Summary of Activity For Noncontrolling Interests in The Operating Partnership (Details)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
USD ($)
shares
Activity for noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership  
Beginning balance (units) 6,189
Redemption of common units for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock (268)
Conversion of incentive units held by employees and directors for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock (units) (228)
Incentive units issued upon achievement of market performance condition (units) 239
Grant of incentive units to employees and directors (units) 200
Cancellation / forfeitures of incentive units held by employees and directors (units) | $ $ 0
Common units issued in connection with the Astra (units) | $ $ 517
Ending balance (units) 6,649
Common Units  
Activity for noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership  
Beginning balance (units) 4,045
Redemption of common units for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock (268)
Conversion of incentive units held by employees and directors for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock (units) 0
Incentive units issued upon achievement of market performance condition (units) 0
Grant of incentive units to employees and directors (units) 0
Cancellation / forfeitures of incentive units held by employees and directors (units) | $ $ 0
Common units issued in connection with the Astra (units) | $ $ 517
Ending balance (units) 4,294
Incentive Units  
Activity for noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership  
Beginning balance (units) 2,144
Redemption of common units for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock 0
Conversion of incentive units held by employees and directors for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock (units) (228)
Incentive units issued upon achievement of market performance condition (units) 239
Grant of incentive units to employees and directors (units) 200
Cancellation / forfeitures of incentive units held by employees and directors (units) | $ $ 0
Common units issued in connection with the Astra (units) | $ $ 0
Ending balance (units) 2,355