| Form N-CSR Cover | 12 Months Ended |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSR |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | DELAWARE POOLED TRUST |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000875352 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report | 12 Months Ended |
| Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) Holding | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSR |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | DELAWARE POOLED TRUST |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000875352 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund |
| Class Name | Class A |
| Trading Symbol | DPREX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Fund) for the period of November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at delawarefunds.com/literature. 800 523-1918 8:30am to 6:00pm ET. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Additional Information Website | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund's costs for the last 12 months ? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class A $ 1.23 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 131 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.23% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management's discussion of Performance highlights Delaware Global Listed Real Asset turne October 31, 2024. Top contributors to performance: Equities and credit-sensitive fixed income g eneral Real asset equities and real asset credit generally drove outperformance relative to inflation-linked bonds as the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) and US technology stocks helped propel risk assets forward. Relative to the Fund's narrowly based index: Overweight to re Overweight to real asset credit Underweight to inflation-linked fixed income Top detractors from performance: The Fund’s allocations to commodities and cash underperformed the Fund’s narrowly based index. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average annual total returns as of October 31, 2024 1 year 5 year 10 year Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class A) – including sales charge 6.98 % 3.43 % 4.70 % Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class A) – excluding sales charge 13.49 % 4.67 % 5.32 % MSCI ACWI Index (net) 32.79 % 11.08 % 9.06 % MSCI ACWI Index (gross) 33.40 % 11.61 % 9.62 % Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD 7.68 % -0.11 % 2.31 % S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) 32.01 % 5.38 % 5.08 % FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) 28.46 % -0.15 % 2.86 % S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) 7.61 % 8.39 % 4.89 % |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| Material Change Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit delawarefunds.com/performance |
| Net Assets | $ 117,448,584 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 247 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 682,489 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 73% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund statistics Fund net assets $ Total number of portfolio holdings 247 Total advisory fees paid $ Portfolio turnover rate 73 % |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Fund holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. Portfolio composition Common Stocks 62.62 % US Treasury Obligations 12.12 % Sovereign Bonds 8.73 % Corporate Bonds 8.62 % Short-Term Investments 2.88 % Exchange-Traded Fund 2.78 % Loan Agreements 1.14 % Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.67 % Closed-Ended Trust 0.49 % Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund changes Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class A shares of 0.98% (excluding certain items, such as distribution and service (12b-1) fees). This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class A shares of 0.98% (excluding certain items, such as distribution and service (12b-1) fees). |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund |
| Class Name | Class C |
| Trading Symbol | DPRCX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at delawarefunds.com/literature. 800 523-1918 8:30am to 6:00pm ET. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Additional Information Website | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund's costs for the last 12 months ? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class C $ 1.98 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 210 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.98% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management's discussion of Performance highlights Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class C) returned 12.57% (excluding sales charge) for the 12 months October 31, 2024. Top contributors to performance: Equities and credit-sensitive fixed income generally rallied over the fiscal year against a backdrop of slowing inflation and the start of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks globally. Real asset equities and real asset credit generally drove outperformance relative to inflation-linked bonds as the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) and US technology stocks helped propel risk assets forward. Relative to the Fund's narrowly based index: Overweight to real asset equities including infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate Overweight to real asset credit Underweight to inflation-linked fixed income Top detractors from performance: The Fund’s allocations to commodities and cash underperformed the Fund’s narrowly based index. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average annual total returns as of October 31, 2024 1 year 5 year 10 year Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class C) – including sales charge 11.57 % 3.88 % 4.53 % Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class C) – excluding sales charge 12.57 % 3.88 % 4.53 % MSCI ACWI Index (net) 32.79 % 11.08 % 9.06 % MSCI ACWI Index (gross) 33.40 % 11.61 % 9.62 % Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD 7.68 % -0.11 % 2.31 % S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) 32.01 % 5.38 % 5.08 % FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) 28.46 % -0.15 % 2.86 % S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) 7.61 % 8.39 % 4.89 % |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| Material Change Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit delawarefunds.com/performance |
| Net Assets | $ 117,448,584 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 247 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 682,489 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 73% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund statistics Fund net assets $ Total number of portfolio holdings 247 Total advisory fees paid $ Portfolio turnover rate 73 % |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Fund holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. Portfolio composition Common Stocks 62.62 % US Treasury Obligations 12.12 % Sovereign Bonds 8.73 % Corporate Bonds 8.62 % Short-Term Investments 2.88 % Exchange-Traded Fund 2.78 % Loan Agreements 1.14 % Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.67 % Closed-Ended Trust 0.49 % Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund changes Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class C shares of 0.98% (excluding certain items, such as distribution and service (12b-1) fees). This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class C shares of 0.98% (excluding certain items, such as distribution and service (12b-1) fees). |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund |
| Class Name | Class R |
| Trading Symbol | DPRRX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Fund) for the period of November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at delawarefunds.com/literature. 800 523-1918 8:30am to 6:00pm ET. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Additional Information Website | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund's costs for the last 12 months ? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R $ 1.48 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 158 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.48% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management's discussion of Performance highlights Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R) returned October 31, 2024. Top contributors to performance: Equities and credit-sensitive fixed income generally rallied over the fiscal year against a backdrop of slowing inflation and the start of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks globally. Real asset equities and real asset credit generally drove outperformance relative to inflation-linked bonds as the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) and US technology stocks helped propel risk assets forward. Relative to the Fund's narrowly based index: Overweight to real asset equities including infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate Overweight to real asset credit Underweight to inflation-linked fixed income Top detractors from performance: The Fund’s allocations to commodities and cash underperformed the Fund’s narrowly based index. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average annual total returns as of October 31, 2024 1 year 5 year 10 year Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R) – including sales charge 13.12 % 4.40 % 5.05 % Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R) – excluding sales charge 13.12 % 4.40 % 5.05 % MSCI ACWI Index (net) 32.79 % 11.08 % 9.06 % MSCI ACWI Index (gross) 33.40 % 11.61 % 9.62 % Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD 7.68 % -0.11 % 2.31 % S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) 32.01 % 5.38 % 5.08 % FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) 28.46 % -0.15 % 2.86 % S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) 7.61 % 8.39 % 4.89 % |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| Material Change Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit delawarefunds.com/performance |
| Net Assets | $ 117,448,584 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 247 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 682,489 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 73% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund statistics Fund net assets $ Total number of portfolio holdings 247 Total advisory fees paid $ Portfolio turnover rate 73 % |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Fund holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. Portfolio composition Common Stocks 62.62 % US Treasury Obligations 12.12 % Sovereign Bonds 8.73 % Corporate Bonds 8.62 % Short-Term Investments 2.88 % Exchange-Traded Fund 2.78 % Loan Agreements 1.14 % Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.67 % Closed-Ended Trust 0.49 % Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund changes Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class R shares This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class R shares |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund |
| Class Name | Institutional Class |
| Trading Symbol | DPRSX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Fund) for the period of November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at delawarefunds.com/literature. 800 523-1918 8:30am to 6:00pm ET. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Additional Information Website | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund's costs for the last 12 months ? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Institutional Class $ 0.98 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 105 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.98% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management's discussion of Performance highlights Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Institutional Class) returned October 31, 2024. 33.40 Top contributors to performance: Equities and credit-sensitive fixed income generally rallied over the fiscal year against a backdrop of slowing inflation and the start of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks globally. Real asset equities and real asset credit generally drove outperformance relative to inflation-linked bonds as the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) and US technology stocks helped propel risk assets forward. Relative to the Fund's narrowly based index: Overweight to real asset equities including infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate Overweight to real asset credit Underweight to inflation-linked fixed income Top detractors from performance: The Fund’s allocations to commodities and cash underperformed the Fund’s narrowly based index. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average annual total returns as of October 31, 2024 1 year 5 year 10 year Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Institutional Class) – including sales charge 13.74 % 4.92 % 5.59 % Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Institutional Class) – excluding sales charge 13.74 % 4.92 % 5.59 % MSCI ACWI Index (net) 32.79 % 11.08 % 9.06 % MSCI ACWI Index (gross) 33.40 % 11.61 % 9.62 % Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD 7.68 % -0.11 % 2.31 % S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) 32.01 % 5.38 % 5.08 % FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) 28.46 % -0.15 % 2.86 % S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) 7.61 % 8.39 % 4.89 % |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| Material Change Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit delawarefunds.com/performance |
| Net Assets | $ 117,448,584 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 247 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 682,489 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 73% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund statistics Fund net assets $ Total number of portfolio holdings 247 Total advisory fees paid $ Portfolio turnover rate 73 % |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Fund holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. Portfolio composition Common Stocks 62.62 % US Treasury Obligations 12.12 % Sovereign Bonds 8.73 % Corporate Bonds 8.62 % Short-Term Investments 2.88 % Exchange-Traded Fund 2.78 % Loan Agreements 1.14 % Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.67 % Closed-Ended Trust 0.49 % Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund changes Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Institutional Class shares of 0.98% (excluding certain items, such as distribution and service (12b-1) fees). This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Institutional Class shares of 0.98% (excluding certain items, such as distribution and service (12b-1) fees). |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund |
| Class Name | Class R6 |
| Trading Symbol | DPRDX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Fund) for the period of November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at delawarefunds.com/literature. 800 523-1918 8:30am to 6:00pm ET. |
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Additional Information Website | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund's costs for the last 12 months ? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment Class R6 $ 0.89 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 95 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.89% |
| Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management's discussion of performance Performance highlights Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R6) returned 13.82% (excluding sales charge) for the 12 months ended October 31, 2024. Top contributors to performance: Equities and credit-sensitive fixed income generally rallied over the fiscal year against a backdrop of slowing inflation and the start of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks globally. Real asset equities and real asset credit generally drove outperformance relative to inflation-linked bonds as the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) and US technology stocks helped propel risk assets forward. Relative to the Fund's narrowly based index: Overweight to real asset equities including infrastructure, natural resources, and real estate Overweight to real asset credit Underweight to inflation-linked fixed income Top detractors from performance: The Fund’s allocations to commodities and cash underperformed the Fund’s narrowly based index. |
| Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. |
| Line Graph [Table Text Block] | |
| Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average annual total returns as of October 31, 2024 1 year 5 year Since inception Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R6) – including sales charge 13.82 % 5.03 % 4.75 % Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R6) – excluding sales charge 13.82 % 5.03 % 4.75 % MSCI ACWI Index (net) 32.79 % 11.08 % 10.79 % MSCI ACWI Index (gross) 33.40 % 11.61 % 11.34 % Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD 7.68 % -0.11 % 1.22 % S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) 32.01 % 5.38 % 6.27 % FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) 28.46 % -0.15 % 2.11 % S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) 7.61 % 8.39 % 7.96 % |
| Performance Inception Date | Aug. 31, 2016 |
| No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| Material Change Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
| Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Visit delawarefunds.com/performance |
| Net Assets | $ 117,448,584 |
| Holdings Count | Holding | 247 |
| Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 682,489 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 73% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund statistics Fund net assets $ Total number of portfolio holdings 247 Total advisory fees paid $ Portfolio turnover rate 73 % |
| Holdings [Text Block] | Fund holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. Portfolio composition Common Stocks 62.62 % US Treasury Obligations 12.12 % Sovereign Bonds 8.73 % Corporate Bonds 8.62 % Short-Term Investments 2.88 % Exchange-Traded Fund 2.78 % Loan Agreements 1.14 % Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.67 % Closed-Ended Trust 0.49 % Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top 10 equity holdings Equinix 1.96 % Welltower 1.94 % Shell 1.22 % Cellnex Telecom 1.18 % CF Industries Holdings 1.07 % Anglo American 1.02 % Athens International Airport 1.01 % Xcel Energy 0.99 % Enbridge 0.96 % Atlas Arteria 0.96 % |
| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund changes Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class R6 shares of 0.88 This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | Effective February 27, 2024, the Fund introduced a revised fee waiver for Class R6 shares of 0.88 |
| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's next prospectus, which we expect to be available by March 1, 2025, at delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800 523-1918 |
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | delawarefunds.com/literature |
| Shareholder Report, Line Graph (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
| Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020 | Oct. 31, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018 | Oct. 31, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class A) – including sales charge | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 15,829.02 | $ 13,948.28 | $ 14,182.67 | $ 15,125.36 | $ 11,609.68 | $ 12,600.32 | $ 10,452.68 | $ 10,479.29 | $ 10,386.36 | $ 9,963.69 | $ 9,425 | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class C) – including sales charge | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 15,578.98 | 13,838.92 | 14,167.72 | 15,226.38 | 11,774.61 | 12,876.18 | 10,762.67 | 10,869.93 | 10,856.42 | 10,485.77 | 10,000 | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R) – including sales charge | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 16,375.09 | 14,476.57 | 14,746.11 | 15,769.08 | 12,127.99 | 13,202.5 | 10,974.56 | 11,034.25 | 10,961.77 | 10,540.16 | 10,000 | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Institutional Class) – including sales charge | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 17,219.37 | 15,138.92 | 15,353.35 | 16,338.25 | 12,508.08 | 13,541.63 | 11,197.05 | 11,206.27 | 11,080.59 | 10,593.42 | 10,000 | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R6) – including sales charge | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 14,612.49 | 12,838.14 | 13,000.42 | 13,822.24 | 10,574.7 | 11,433.47 | 9,449.27 | 9,440.66 | 9,320.98 | $ 10,000 | ||
| MSCI ACWI Index (net) [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI ACWI Index (net) | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 23,807 | 17,928 | 16,225 | 20,270 | 14,766 | 14,078 | 12,503 | 12,568 | 10,201 | 10,000 | 9,997 | 10,000 |
| MSCI ACWI Index (gross) [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI ACWI Index (gross) | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 25,048 | 18,777 | 16,907 | 21,024 | 15,249 | 14,466 | 12,777 | 12,776 | 10,315 | 10,000 | 10,050 | 10,000 |
| Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 12,566 | 11,669 | 11,944 | 14,273 | 13,473 | 12,634 | 11,511 | 11,341 | 11,316 | 10,000 | 10,242 | 10,000 |
| S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 16,409 | 12,430 | 12,714 | 13,443 | 10,508 | 12,629 | 10,529 | 11,501 | 9,871 | 10,000 | 9,371 | 10,000 |
| FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 13,259 | 10,322 | 10,984 | 14,635 | 10,298 | 13,362 | 11,108 | 11,075 | 10,437 | 10,000 | 10,184 | 10,000 |
| S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Account Value [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) | |||||||||||
| Account Value | $ 16,123 | $ 14,983 | $ 14,841 | $ 14,082 | $ 9,195 | $ 10,777 | $ 10,884 | $ 10,783 | $ 8,812 | $ 10,000 | $ 7,805 | $ 10,000 |
| Shareholder Report, Average Annual Return (Details) | 12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 98 Months Ended | 120 Months Ended |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | Oct. 31, 2024 | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class A) – including sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 6.98% | 3.43% | 4.70% | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class C) – including sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 11.57% | 3.88% | 4.53% | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R) – including sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.12% | 4.40% | 5.05% | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Institutional Class) – including sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.74% | 4.92% | 5.59% | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R6) – including sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.82% | 5.03% | 4.75% | |
| Without Sales Load [Member] | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class A) – excluding sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.49% | 4.67% | 5.32% | |
| Without Sales Load [Member] | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class C) – excluding sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 12.57% | 3.88% | 4.53% | |
| Without Sales Load [Member] | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R) – excluding sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.12% | 4.40% | 5.05% | |
| Without Sales Load [Member] | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Institutional Class) – excluding sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.74% | 4.92% | 5.59% | |
| Without Sales Load [Member] | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund (Class R6) – excluding sales charge | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 13.82% | 5.03% | 4.75% | |
| MSCI ACWI Index (net) [Member] | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI ACWI Index (net) | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 32.79% | 11.08% | 10.79% | 9.06% |
| MSCI ACWI Index (gross) [Member] | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | MSCI ACWI Index (gross) | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 33.40% | 11.61% | 11.34% | 9.62% |
| Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD [Member] | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | Bloomberg Global Inflation-Linked Total Return Index Value Hedged USD | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 7.68% | (0.11%) | 1.22% | 2.31% |
| S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) [Member] | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | S&P Global Infrastructure Index (net) | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 32.01% | 5.38% | 6.27% | 5.08% |
| FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) [Member] | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (net) | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 28.46% | (0.15%) | 2.11% | 2.86% |
| S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) [Member] | ||||
| Average Annual Return [Line Items] | ||||
| Line Graph and Table Measure Name | S&P Global Natural Resources Index (net) | |||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 7.61% | 8.39% | 7.96% | 4.89% |
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | Oct. 31, 2024 |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Equinix [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Welltower [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.94% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Shell [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.22% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Cellnex Telecom [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | CF Industries Holdings [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.07% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Anglo American [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.02% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Athens International Airport [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.01% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Xcel Energy [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.99% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Enbridge [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Atlas Arteria [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Common Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 62.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | US Treasury Obligations [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.12% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Sovereign Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.73% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Corporate Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Short Term Investment [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.88% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Exchange-Traded Fund [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.78% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Loan Agreements [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.14% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.67% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class A | Closed-Ended Trust [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.49% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Equinix [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Welltower [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.94% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Shell [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.22% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Cellnex Telecom [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | CF Industries Holdings [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.07% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Anglo American [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.02% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Athens International Airport [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.01% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Xcel Energy [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.99% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Enbridge [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Atlas Arteria [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Common Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 62.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | US Treasury Obligations [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.12% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Sovereign Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.73% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Corporate Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Short Term Investment [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.88% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Exchange-Traded Fund [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.78% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Loan Agreements [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.14% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.67% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class C | Closed-Ended Trust [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.49% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Equinix [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Welltower [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.94% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Shell [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.22% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Cellnex Telecom [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | CF Industries Holdings [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.07% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Anglo American [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.02% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Athens International Airport [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.01% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Xcel Energy [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.99% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Enbridge [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Atlas Arteria [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Common Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 62.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | US Treasury Obligations [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.12% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Sovereign Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.73% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Corporate Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Short Term Investment [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.88% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Exchange-Traded Fund [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.78% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Loan Agreements [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.14% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.67% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R | Closed-Ended Trust [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.49% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Equinix [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Welltower [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.94% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Shell [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.22% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Cellnex Telecom [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | CF Industries Holdings [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.07% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Anglo American [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.02% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Athens International Airport [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.01% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Xcel Energy [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.99% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Enbridge [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Atlas Arteria [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Common Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 62.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | US Treasury Obligations [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.12% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Sovereign Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.73% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Corporate Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Short Term Investment [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.88% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Exchange-Traded Fund [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.78% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Loan Agreements [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.14% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.67% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Institutional Class | Closed-Ended Trust [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.49% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Equinix [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Welltower [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.94% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Shell [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.22% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Cellnex Telecom [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | CF Industries Holdings [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.07% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Anglo American [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.02% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Athens International Airport [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.01% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Xcel Energy [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.99% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Enbridge [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Atlas Arteria [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.96% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Common Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 62.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | US Treasury Obligations [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 12.12% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Sovereign Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.73% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Corporate Bonds [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.62% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Short Term Investment [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.88% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Exchange-Traded Fund [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.78% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Loan Agreements [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.14% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.67% |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund - Class R6 | Closed-Ended Trust [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.49% |
