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Sep. 23, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 23, 2020
Entity Registrant Name THE AES CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-12291
Entity Tax Identification Number 54-1163725
Entity Address, Address Line One 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100
Entity Address, City or Town Arlington
Entity Address, State or Province VA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 22203
City Area Code 703
Local Phone Number 522-1315
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol AES
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000874761
Amendment Flag false