Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Nov. 14, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001492633 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 14, 2019 |
Entity Registrant Name | NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
Entity File Number | 001-35042 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1225347 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 85 Broad Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10004 |
City Area Code | 646 |
Local Phone Number | 654-5000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary shares, par value €0.07 per share |
Trading Symbol | NLSN |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |