| Document and Entity Information | May 11, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Carlyle Group Inc. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001527166 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35538 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-2832612 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | NW |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Washington |
| Entity Address, State or Province | DC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20004-2505 |
| City Area Code | (202) |
| Local Phone Number | 729-5626 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CG |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
