| Cover Page | May 31, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-7685 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-1492269 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8080 Norton Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mentor |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44060 |
| City Area Code | 440 |
| Local Phone Number | 534-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000008818 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Common stock, $1 par value | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $1 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AVY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 1.25% Senior Notes due 2025 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.25% Senior Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | AVY25 |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
