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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
| Excess of quoted market value over carrying value | $ 5,443ko_EquityMethodInvestmentDifferenceBetweenQuotedMarketValueAndCarryingValue | ||
| Total net receivables due | 1,448us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties | 1,308us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties | |
| Dividends received | 398us-gaap_ProceedsFromDividendsReceived | 401us-gaap_ProceedsFromDividendsReceived | 393us-gaap_ProceedsFromDividendsReceived |
| Coca-Cola Hellenic | |||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
| Special dividend included in total dividends |
$ 35ko_ProceedsFromSpecialDividendsReceived / us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis = ko_CocaColaHellenicMember |
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This item represents the difference between the quoted market value of an equity method investment and the amount at which the investment is carried (reported) on the balance sheet. No definition available.
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The amount of a special dividend received which is included in the total of dividends received. No definition available.
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For an unclassified balance sheet, amounts due from related parties including affiliates, employees, joint ventures, officers and stockholders, immediate families thereof, and pension funds. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dividends received on equity and other investments during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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