| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
| Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Registrant Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001660935 | |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-6 - REGGX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-6 | |
| Trading Symbol | REGGX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.55 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 27 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.55% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-5 - REGFX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-5 | |
| Trading Symbol | REGFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.58 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 29 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.58% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-5E - REGJX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-5E | |
| Trading Symbol | REGJX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.68 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 34 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.68% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-4 - REGEX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-4 | |
| Trading Symbol | REGEX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.89 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 44 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.89% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-3 - REGCX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-3 | |
| Trading Symbol | REGCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 1.19 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 59 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.19% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-2E - REGHX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-2E | |
| Trading Symbol | REGHX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 1.13 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 56 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.13% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-2 - REGBX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-2 | |
| Trading Symbol | REGBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 1.53 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 76 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.53% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-1 - REGAX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class R-1 | |
| Trading Symbol | REGAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 1.54 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 76 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.54% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-F-3 - FMEBX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-F-3 | |
| Trading Symbol | FMEBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.62 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 31 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.62% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-F-2 - FEBMX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-F-2 | |
| Trading Symbol | FEBMX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.67 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 33 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.67% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-F-1 | CBNFX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-F-1 | |
| Trading Symbol | CBNFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.77 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 38 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.77% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-T - TMEBX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-T | |
| Trading Symbol | TMEBX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.74 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 37 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.74% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-E - CBNEX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-E | |
| Trading Symbol | CBNEX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 1.17 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 58 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.17% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-C - CBNCX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-C | |
| Trading Symbol | CBNCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class 529-C $ 1.72 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 85 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.72% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions) $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 529-A - CBNAX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class 529-A | |
| Trading Symbol | CBNAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.96 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.96% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets ( in $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class F-3 - EBNGX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class F-3 | |
| Trading Symbol | EBNGX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.55 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 27 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.55% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class F-2 - EBNFX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class F-2 | |
| Trading Symbol | EBNFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 | |
| 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-2 $ 0.65 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.65% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class F-1 - EBNEX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class F-1 | |
| Trading Symbol | EBNEX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 0.94 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 47 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.94% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets (in millions $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class T - TEBMX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class T | |
| Trading Symbol | TEBMX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 T $ 0.69 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 34 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.69% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class C - EBNCX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class C | |
| Trading Symbol | EBNCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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 $ 1.69 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 84 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.69% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets ( in millions $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
| American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class A - EBNAX | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund® | |
| Class Name | Class A | |
| Trading Symbol | EBNAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 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? Share class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class A $46 0.93 % * *Annualized | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 46 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.93% | [1] |
| Net Assets | $ 2,351,000,000 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 797 | |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 22% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key fund statistics Fund net assets in $2,351 Total number of portfolio holdings 797 Portfolio turnover rate 22% | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio holdings by asset type *Includes derivatives. | |
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