| Cover | Jan. 20, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 20, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-55790 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LEGACY EDUCATION ALLIANCE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001561880 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-2079974 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1490 N.E. Pine Island Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 5D |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cape Coral |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33909 |
| City Area Code | (239) |
| Local Phone Number | 542-0643 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
