| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
| Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding | Dec. 31, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Registrant Name | LORD ABBETT GLOBAL FUND INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000829901 | |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 | |
| C000003871 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class A | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B19"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class A $50 1.00% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 50 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000003873 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class C | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B39"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class C $81 1.62% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 81 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.62% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000054919 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class F | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B59"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F $40 0.80% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 40 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.80% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000188264 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class F3 | |
| Trading Symbol | LODMX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B79"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F3 $40 0.79% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 40 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.79% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000003870 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class I | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMYX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B99"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class I $40 0.80% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 40 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.80% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000054921 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R3 | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMRX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B119"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R3 $65 1.30% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 65 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.30% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000158193 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R4 | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMSX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B139"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R4 $52 1.04% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 52 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.04% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000158194 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R5 | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMTX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B159"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R5 $39 0.77% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 39 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.77% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000158195 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R6 | |
| Trading Symbol | LDMVX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B179"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R6 $40 0.79% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 40 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.79% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 110,563,677 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 224 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 279,307 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 53% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $110,563,677 # of Portfolio Holdings 224 Portfolio Turnover Rate 53% Total Advisory Fees Paid $279,307 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 4.68 % Communications 1.20 % Consumer Cyclical 1.73 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 1.96 % Energy 14.73 % Financials 7.50 % Foreign Government 62.01 % Industrial 1.46 % Utilities 4.73 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000132114 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class A | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDAX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B199"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class A $53 1.05% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 53 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.05% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000132115 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class C | |
| Trading Symbol | LEDCX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B219"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class C $85 1.69% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 85 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.69% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000132116 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class F | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDFX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| Additional Information Website | lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span>" id="sjs-B239"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 13.3333px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">lordabbett.com/FundDocuments</span> | |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F $48 0.95% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.95% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000188268 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class F3 | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDOX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class F3 $36 0.72% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 36 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.72% | |
| Material Change Description [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 31, 2024. For more information contact 888-522-2388. | |
| Material Change Date | | Dec. 31, 2024 |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 31, 2024. For more information contact 888-522-2388. Expenses: As of May 1, 2024, the expense limitation on total net annual operating expenses for Class F3 Shares increased from 0.70% to 0.76% as part of the annual review of transfer agency expenses. Risk: include if risks of investing in Fund has changed. | |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Expenses: As of May 1, 2024, the expense limitation on total net annual operating expenses for Class F3 Shares increased from 0.70% to 0.76% as part of the annual review of transfer agency expenses. | |
| Material Fund Change Risks Change [Text Block] | Risk: include if risks of investing in Fund has changed. | |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
| C000132117 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class I | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDIX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class I $43 0.85% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.85% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000132119 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R3 | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDRX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R3 $68 1.35% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 68 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.35% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000158199 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R4 | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDSX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R4 $56 1.10% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 56 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.10% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000158200 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R5 | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDTX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R5 $43 0.85% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.85% | |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes There were no material fund changes during the period. | |
| C000158201 | | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
| Fund Name | Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | |
| Class Name | Class R6 | |
| Trading Symbol | LCDVX | |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. | |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments | |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
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| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last period? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R6 $36 0.72% | |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 36 | |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.72% | |
| Material Change Description [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 31, 2024. For more information contact 888-522-2388. | |
| Material Change Date | | Dec. 31, 2024 |
| AssetsNet | $ 29,093,135 | |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 156 | |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 0 | |
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 52% | |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $29,093,135 # of Portfolio Holdings 156 Portfolio Turnover Rate 52% Total Advisory Fees Paid $0 | |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Holdings Presented by Sector Footnote Reference % Footnote Reference Basic Materials 10.90 % Communications 5.57 % Consumer Cyclical 9.65 % Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.38 % Diversified 0.67 % Energy 22.38 % Financials 23.17 % Foreign Government 3.11 % Industrial 5.30 % Technology 2.99 % U.S. Government 2.07 % Utilities 7.75 % Repurchase Agreements 2.06 % Total 100.00% Footnote Description Footnote A sector may comprise several industries Footnote Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives | |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Summary of Fund Changes This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since December 31, 2024. For more information contact 888-522-2388. Expenses: As of May 1, 2024, the expense limitation on total net annual operating expenses for Class R6 Shares increased from 0.70% to 0.76% as part of the annual review of transfer agency expenses. Risk: include if risks of investing in Fund has changed. | |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Expenses: As of May 1, 2024, the expense limitation on total net annual operating expenses for Class R6 Shares increased from 0.70% to 0.76% as part of the annual review of transfer agency expenses. | |
| Material Fund Change Risks Change [Text Block] | Risk: include if risks of investing in Fund has changed. | |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 888-522-2388 | |
