| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 03, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 03, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 0-16867 |
| Entity Registrant Name | UTG, INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000832480 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-2907892 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 205 North Depot Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Stanford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | KY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 40484 |
| City Area Code | 217 |
| Local Phone Number | 323-6300 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
