Leases - Lessor Lease Description (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
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| Leases where Abbott is the Lessor | |||
| Operating Lease Asset, Original Cost | $ 3.5 | $ 3.3 | |
| Operating Lease Asset, Net Book Value | $ 1.6 | $ 1.4 | |
| Maximum | |||
| Leases where Abbott is the Lessor | |||
| Percentage of operating lease revenue to net sales | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% |