| Document and Entity Information Document | Aug. 03, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 03, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CLARIVATE PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001764046 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38911 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 70 St. Mary Axe |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | EC3A 8BE |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| City Area Code | 44 |
| Local Phone Number | 207-433-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity File Number | 001-38911 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 70 St. Mary Axe |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | EC3A 8BE |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | Y9 |
| Series A Preferred Stock | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, no par value |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | CLVT PR A |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Common Stock | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares, no par value |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | CLVT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
