| Cover | Aug. 02, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 2, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NXP Semiconductors N.V. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | P7 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34841 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1144352 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 60 High Tech Campus |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Eindhoven |
| Entity Address, Country | NL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 5656 AG |
| Country Region | +31 |
| City Area Code | 40 |
| Local Phone Number | 2729999 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common shares, EUR 0.20 par value |
| Trading Symbol | NXPI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001413447 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
