| Cover | Feb. 07, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | PEDEVCO CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001141197 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 7, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35922 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | TX |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-3755993 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 575 N. Dairy Ashford |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Suite 210 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 77079 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 221-1768 |
| Trading Symbol | PED |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
