| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 07, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 7, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ManpowerGroup Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000871763 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 1-10686 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WI |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-1672779 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Manpower Place |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Milwaukee |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53212 |
| City Area Code | (414) |
| Local Phone Number | 961-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of each class | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MAN |
| Name of each exchange on which registered | NYSE |
