| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 17, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED/NV |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | P8 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000087347 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 17, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 1-4601 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 52-0684746 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5599 San Felipe |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 513-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SLB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
