| Cover | Nov. 09, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 9, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. |
| City Area Code | (513) |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 11501 Northlake Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cincinnati |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 000-54691 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1106076 |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 45249 |
| Local Phone Number | 554-1110 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001476204 |
