| Cover Page | Nov. 02, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.004 per share |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 02, 2023 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Laureate Education, Inc. |
| Entity File Number | 001-38002 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 52-1492296 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | PMB 1158, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 715 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Miami |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33131 |
| City Area Code | 786 |
| Local Phone Number | 209-3368 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Trading Symbol | LAUR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000912766 |
