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Supplemental Data (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Supplemental Data |  |
Investments in Equity Companies | $ 306 | $ 238
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees | 1,100 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 7,913 | 7,885
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation | 1,000 | 1,000
United States |  |
Supplemental Data |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $ 4,356 | $ 4,273
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries |  |
Supplemental Data |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 47.90% |
Investments in Equity Companies | $ 244 |
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 3,000 |

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