| Document and Entity Information | May 06, 2024 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 06, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Evolution Petroleum Corp |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity File Number | 001-32942 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-1781991 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1155 Dairy Ashford Road |
| Entity Address, Adress Line Two | Suite 425 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77079 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 935-0122 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | EPM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001006655 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
