| N-2 | Sep. 13, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001268884 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | POS EX |
| Entity Registrant Name | CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund |
| 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 |
| No Substantive Changes, 462(c) | false |
| Exhibits Only, 462(d) | true |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Business Contact [Member] | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| 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 |
| Contact Personnel Name | Joseph P. Smith |
