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Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 16,551 $ 33,615 $ 33,448
Other comprehensive income (net of income taxes)      
Foreign exchange translation adjustment (9,303) (5,847) (3,620)
Adjustment for foreign exchange translation (gain)/loss included in net income (14) 152 (23)
Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding amortization) 2,358 (4,262) 3,174
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs 1,448 1,111 1,820
Unrealized change in fair value of stock investments 33 (63)  
Realized (gain)/ loss from stock investments included in net income 27 3  
Total other comprehensive income (5,451) (8,906) 1,351
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests 11,100 24,709 34,799
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (496) 421 760
Comprehensive income attributable to ExxonMobil $ 11,596 $ 24,288 $ 34,039