Provisions - Distribution by Segment of Restructuring Costs (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Restructuring costs	€ 179	€ 1,663
Telefónica Spain \| Operating segments
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Restructuring costs	57	1,382
Telefónica Germany \| Operating segments
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Restructuring costs	16	22
Telefónica Hispam \| Operating segments
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Restructuring costs	98	174
Other companies \| Operating segments
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Restructuring costs	€ 8	€ 85

The amount of provision for restructuring, such as the sale or termination of a line of business; closure of business locations in a country or region or relocation of activities from one country or region to another; changes in management structure; and fundamental reorganisations that have a material effect on the nature and focus of the entity's operations. [Refer: Other provisions]

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