Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Document And Entity [Line Items]  
Document Type 10-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q4
Entity Registrant Name PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Entity Central Index Key 0000777917
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 250,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Public Float $ 0
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes