| Cover | Feb. 28, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 28, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 00-33411 |
| Entity Registrant Name | New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001163389 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-1804543 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 67 Commerce Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Honaker |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 24260 |
| City Area Code | (276) |
| Local Phone Number | 873-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
