| Cover | Sep. 15, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 15, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35850 |
| Entity Registrant Name | TINGO GROUP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000854800 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-0016420 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 28 West Grand Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Montvale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07645 |
| City Area Code | 201 |
| Local Phone Number | 225-0190 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | TIO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
