| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 22, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | SC |
| Entity File Number | 000-19599 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 57-0425114 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 104 S. Main Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Greenville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | SC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 29601 |
| City Area Code | 864 |
| Local Phone Number | 298-9800 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | n/a |
| 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 | 0000108385 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, No Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | WRLD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
