EQUITY (Other) (Detail) - $ / shares |
6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
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| Equity [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock dividends, per share | $ 0.8000 | $ 0.7000 |
| Total International Paper Shareholders' Equity [Member] | ||
| Equity [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock dividends, per share | 0.8000 | 0.7000 |
| Noncontrolling Interests [Member] | ||
| Equity [Line Items] | ||
| Common stock dividends, per share | $ 0.8000 | $ 0.7000 |