American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund - Class F-1 (BFIFX)
Company Profile
| Form N-CSR Cover | 6 Months Ended |
| May 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001553197 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended | |
| May 31, 2024 USD ($) Holdings | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | N-CSRS | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Registrant Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001553197 | |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
| Document Period End Date | May 31, 2024 | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-E | |
| Trading Symbol | CNLEX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-E $ 0.89 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 45 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.89% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type assets * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class T | |
| Trading Symbol | TILBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 inves tmen Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class T $ 0.38 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 19 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.38% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions ) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio percent * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-C | |
| Trading Symbol | CNLCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? investment Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-C $ 1.45 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 73 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.45% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-F-1 | |
| Trading Symbol | CNLFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-F-1 $ 0.48 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 24 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.48% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-T | |
| Trading Symbol | TLIBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-T $ 0.45 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 23 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.45% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio percent assets * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-F-3 | |
| Trading Symbol | FLIBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-F-3 $ 0.34 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 17 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.34% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class A | |
| Trading Symbol | BFIAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? investment Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class A $ 0.70 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 35 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.70% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class C | |
| Trading Symbol | BFICX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class C $ 1.40 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 71 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.40% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings net * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-F-2 | |
| Trading Symbol | FIBLX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-F-2 $ 0.40 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 20 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.40% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type percent * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class F-1 | |
| Trading Symbol | BFIFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F-1 $ 0.67 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 34 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.67% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class F-3 | |
| Trading Symbol | FILBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F-3 $ 0.29 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 15 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.29% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio net * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-1 | |
| Trading Symbol | RILAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-1 $ 1.42 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 72 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.42% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-2 | |
| Trading Symbol | RILBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-2 $ 1.36 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 69 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.36% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class F-2 | |
| Trading Symbol | BFIGX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? 10,000 investment Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F-2 $ 0.40 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 20 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.40% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-2E | |
| Trading Symbol | RILGX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-2E $ 1.10 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 55 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.10% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-3 | |
| Trading Symbol | RILCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-3 $ 0.94 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 47 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.94% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type percent assets * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-5 | |
| Trading Symbol | RILEX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-5 $ 0.34 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 17 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.34% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-4 | |
| Trading Symbol | RILDX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-4 $ 0.64 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.64% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-5E | |
| Trading Symbol | RILHX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-5E $ 0.44 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 22 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.44% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type of net * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-6 | |
| Trading Symbol | RILFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6 | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6 | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R-6 $ 0.29 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 15 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.29% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio * † | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | ||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||
| Fund Name | American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-A | |
| Trading Symbol | CNLAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund for the period from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 421-4225 | |
| Additional Information Website | capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs for the last six months? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-A $ 0.68 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 34 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.68% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 13,263,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 284 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $ Total number of portfolio holdings 284 Portfolio turnover rate 14 % | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type net assets * † Includes | |
| [1]Annualized | ||
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | May 31, 2024 | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class T) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-A) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-E) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-1) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-C) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-T) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class A) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-1) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-3) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class 529-F-2) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class C) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-1) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-3) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class F-2) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-2E) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-3) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-4) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-5E) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | U S Treasury Bonds and Notes [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 88.80% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Corporate Bond Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.20% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Bonds and Notes of Governments and Government Agencies Outside the US [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Asset-Backed Securities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.10% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Municipals [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.50% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.40% | |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Other Security Investments [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0% | [1] |
| American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund (Class R-6) | Short Term Securities and Other Assets Less Liabilities [Member] | ||
| Holdings [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 4.60% | [2] |
| [1]Less than 0.1%.[2]Includes derivatives. | ||