| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 30, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001268884 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 30, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CBRE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND |
| Entity File Number | 811-21465 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-7398895 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 555 East Lancaster Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 120 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Radnor |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19087 |
| City Area Code | (877) |
| Local Phone Number | 711-4272 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
