Equity-Based Compensation of the Company (Equity-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 6,982 | $ 3,479 | $ 10,800 | $ 7,045 |
| Restricted common shares [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | 4,627 | 2,366 | 7,140 | 4,855 |
| Notional unit performance awards [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | 2,314 | 1,014 | 3,576 | 1,998 |
| Options [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 41 | $ 99 | $ 84 | $ 192 |
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