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Oct. 15, 2024
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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Oct. 15, 2024
Entity File Number 001-13779
Entity Registrant Name W. P. Carey Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001025378
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-4549771
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity Address, Address Line One 395 9th Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two 58th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10001
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value
Trading Symbol WPC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false