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Note 44 - Administration Costs - Average Number Of Employees By Geographical Area - Average Employees (Details) - Employee | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
BBVA, S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Average BBVA S A Employees Line Items |  |  |
Average Number Of Employees | 26,869 | 25,979 | 25,475

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