Equity-Based Compensation of the Company (Equity-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2021 |
Mar. 31, 2020 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 3,845 | $ 3,788 |
| Restricted common shares [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Equity-based compensation | 2,573 | 2,227 |
| Notional unit performance awards [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Equity-based compensation | 1,149 | 1,520 |
| Options [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Equity-based compensation | $ 123 | $ 41 |
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