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Oct. 23, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 23, 2019
Entity File Number 001-06351
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code IN
Entity Tax Identification Number 35-0470950
Entity Address, Address Line One Lilly Corporate Center
Entity Address, City or Town Indianapolis
Entity Address, State or Province IN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 46285
City Area Code 317
Local Phone Number 276-2000
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Registrant Name LILLY ELI & CO
Entity Central Index Key 0000059478
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock (no par value)  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock (no par value)
Trading Symbol LLY
Security Exchange Name NYSE
1.000% Notes Due June 2, 2022  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 1.000% Notes Due June 2, 2022
Trading Symbol LLY22
Security Exchange Name NYSE
7.125% Notes Due June 1, 2025  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 7.125% Notes Due June 1, 2025
Trading Symbol LLY25
Security Exchange Name NYSE
1.625% Notes Due June 2, 2026  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 1.625% Notes Due June 2, 2026
Trading Symbol LLY26
Security Exchange Name NYSE
2.125% Notes Due June 3, 2030  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 2.125% Notes Due June 3, 2030
Trading Symbol LLY30
Security Exchange Name NYSE
6.77% Notes Due January 1, 2036  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.77% Notes Due January 1, 2036
Trading Symbol LLY36
Security Exchange Name NYSE