| Document And Entity Information | Oct. 17, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | URANIUM ENERGY CORP. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Oct. 17, 2022 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity, File Number | 001-33706 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 98-0399476 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 1030 West Georgia Street |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Vancouver |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | BC |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | V6E 2Y3 |
| City Area Code | 604 |
| Local Phone Number | 682-9775 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | UEC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001334933 |
