| Cover | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 811-21583 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Clough Global Dividend & Income Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001288795 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1048784 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1700 Broadway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1850 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80290 |
| City Area Code | (855) |
| Local Phone Number | 425-6844 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
