| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 20, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001043277 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 20, 2023 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-23189 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-1883630 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 14701 Charlson Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Eden Prairie |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55347 |
| City Area Code | (952) |
| Local Phone Number | 937-8500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CHRW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
