| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001136869 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-16407 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-4151777 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 345 East Main Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Warsaw |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46580 |
| City Area Code | (574) |
| Local Phone Number | 373-3333 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 2.425 Notes Due 2026 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 2.425% Notes due 2026 |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH 26 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 1.164 Notes Due 2027 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 1.164% Notes due 2027 |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH 27 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| M 3.518 Notes Due 2032 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 3.518% Notes due 2032 |
| Trading Symbol | ZBH 32 |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
