| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 08, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001136869 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-16407 |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 08, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-4151777 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 345 East Main Street |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46580 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Warsaw |
| City Area Code | (574) |
| Local Phone Number | 373-3333 |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IN |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| 2.425% Notes due 2026 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH 26 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 2.425% Notes due 2026 |
| 1.164% Notes due 2027 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH 27 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.164% Notes due 2027 |
