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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net: (Movement in Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 19,655 $ 6,680  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   13,301  
Currency 359 (516)  
Other   190  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) (665) 0 $ 0
Measurement period adjustments (2,570)    
Ending balance 16,779 19,655 6,680
Europe      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 1,370 1,455  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   0  
Currency 69 (85)  
Other   0  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) 0    
Measurement period adjustments 0    
Ending balance 1,439 1,370 1,455
SSEA, CIS & MEA      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 2,869 3,143  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   0  
Currency 8 (274)  
Other   0  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) 0    
Measurement period adjustments 0    
Ending balance 2,877 2,869 3,143
EA, AU & PMI DF      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 493 540  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   0  
Currency (1) (47)  
Other   0  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) 0    
Measurement period adjustments 0    
Ending balance 492 493 540
Americas      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 615 611  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   0  
Currency 89 4  
Other   0  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) 0    
Measurement period adjustments 0    
Ending balance 704 615 611
Swedish Match      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 13,296 0  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   13,301  
Currency 151 (5)  
Other   0  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) 0    
Measurement period adjustments (2,570)    
Ending balance 10,877 13,296 0
Wellness and Healthcare      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 1,012 931  
Changes due to:      
Acquisitions   0  
Currency 43 (109)  
Other   190  
Impairment of goodwill (Note 5) (665)    
Measurement period adjustments 0    
Ending balance $ 390 $ 1,012 $ 931