This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Latin America Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.

Additional Information Phone Number

(800) 728-3337

Additional Information Website

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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A	$75	1.44%^{Footnote Reference(a)}

Footnote	Description
Footnote^(a)	Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.62%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 75

Expense Ratio, Percent

1.44%

^[1]

AssetsNet

$ 261,674,710

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,113,398

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

52.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)	261,674,710
Number of Portfolio Holdings	66
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)	52
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)	1,113,398

Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in?

Asset Allocation

Asset Type	% of Net Assets
Common Stocks	95%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net	5%
Total	100%

Sector Allocation

Sector	% of Net Assets
Financials	27%
Utilities	15%
Consumer Staples	13%
Energy	9%
Industrials	9%
Real Estate	8%
Materials	7%
Consumer Discretionary	3%
Information Technology	2%
Health Care	1%
Communication Services	1%

Geographical Diversification

Country	% of Net Assets
Brazil	58%
Mexico	23%
Chile	6%
Peru	5%
Argentina	2%
Luxembourg	1%
Uruguay	0%
United States	0%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Holdings	38.7% of Net Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil)	6.0%
Credicorp Ltd. (Peru)	4.6%
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV (Mexico)	4.2%
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP (Brazil)	3.9%
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Brazil)	3.6%
Equatorial Energia SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Banco Bradesco SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil)	3.3%
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.2%
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.1%

C000016577

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

DWS Latin America Equity Fund

Class Name

Class C

Trading Symbol

SLAPX

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Latin America Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.

Additional Information Phone Number

(800) 728-3337

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C	$114	2.19%^{Footnote Reference(a)}

Footnote	Description
Footnote^(a)	Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 2.35%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 114

Expense Ratio, Percent

2.19%

^[2]

AssetsNet

$ 261,674,710

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,113,398

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

52.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)	261,674,710
Number of Portfolio Holdings	66
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)	52
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)	1,113,398

Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in?

Asset Allocation

Asset Type	% of Net Assets
Common Stocks	95%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net	5%
Total	100%

Sector Allocation

Sector	% of Net Assets
Financials	27%
Utilities	15%
Consumer Staples	13%
Energy	9%
Industrials	9%
Real Estate	8%
Materials	7%
Consumer Discretionary	3%
Information Technology	2%
Health Care	1%
Communication Services	1%

Geographical Diversification

Country	% of Net Assets
Brazil	58%
Mexico	23%
Chile	6%
Peru	5%
Argentina	2%
Luxembourg	1%
Uruguay	0%
United States	0%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Holdings	38.7% of Net Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil)	6.0%
Credicorp Ltd. (Peru)	4.6%
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV (Mexico)	4.2%
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP (Brazil)	3.9%
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Brazil)	3.6%
Equatorial Energia SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Banco Bradesco SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil)	3.3%
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.2%
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.1%

C000016579

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

DWS Latin America Equity Fund

Class Name

Class S

Trading Symbol

SLAFX

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Latin America Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.

Additional Information Phone Number

(800) 728-3337

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class S	$62	1.19%^{Footnote Reference(a)}

Footnote	Description
Footnote^(a)	Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.33%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 62

Expense Ratio, Percent

1.19%

^[3]

AssetsNet

$ 261,674,710

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,113,398

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

52.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)	261,674,710
Number of Portfolio Holdings	66
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)	52
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)	1,113,398

Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in?

Asset Allocation

Asset Type	% of Net Assets
Common Stocks	95%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net	5%
Total	100%

Sector Allocation

Sector	% of Net Assets
Financials	27%
Utilities	15%
Consumer Staples	13%
Energy	9%
Industrials	9%
Real Estate	8%
Materials	7%
Consumer Discretionary	3%
Information Technology	2%
Health Care	1%
Communication Services	1%

Geographical Diversification

Country	% of Net Assets
Brazil	58%
Mexico	23%
Chile	6%
Peru	5%
Argentina	2%
Luxembourg	1%
Uruguay	0%
United States	0%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Holdings	38.7% of Net Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil)	6.0%
Credicorp Ltd. (Peru)	4.6%
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV (Mexico)	4.2%
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP (Brazil)	3.9%
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Brazil)	3.6%
Equatorial Energia SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Banco Bradesco SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil)	3.3%
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.2%
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.1%

C000152125

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

DWS Latin America Equity Fund

Class Name

Institutional Class

Trading Symbol

SLARX

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Latin America Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.

Additional Information Phone Number

(800) 728-3337

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class	$62	1.19%^{Footnote Reference(a)}

Footnote	Description
Footnote^(a)	Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.33%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 62

Expense Ratio, Percent

1.19%

^[4]

AssetsNet

$ 261,674,710

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,113,398

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

52.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)	261,674,710
Number of Portfolio Holdings	66
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)	52
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)	1,113,398

Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in?

Asset Allocation

Asset Type	% of Net Assets
Common Stocks	95%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net	5%
Total	100%

Sector Allocation

Sector	% of Net Assets
Financials	27%
Utilities	15%
Consumer Staples	13%
Energy	9%
Industrials	9%
Real Estate	8%
Materials	7%
Consumer Discretionary	3%
Information Technology	2%
Health Care	1%
Communication Services	1%

Geographical Diversification

Country	% of Net Assets
Brazil	58%
Mexico	23%
Chile	6%
Peru	5%
Argentina	2%
Luxembourg	1%
Uruguay	0%
United States	0%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Holdings	38.7% of Net Assets
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil)	6.0%
Credicorp Ltd. (Peru)	4.6%
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV (Mexico)	4.2%
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP (Brazil)	3.9%
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Brazil)	3.6%
Equatorial Energia SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Banco Bradesco SA (Brazil)	3.4%
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA (Brazil)	3.3%
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.2%
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV (Mexico)	3.1%

[1]	Annualized.
[2]	Annualized.
[3]	Annualized.
[4]	Annualized.