| Cover | Nov. 08, 2022 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 08, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Carlyle Group Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001527166 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35538 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-2832612 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, 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 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CG |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Subordinated Debt | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.625% Subordinated Notes due 2061 of Carlyle Finance L.L.C. |
| Trading Symbol | CGABL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
