v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0000894005
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date May 31, 2025
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol CWGIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund
 
(the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-A
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$
37
0.73
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.73% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol CWGCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-C
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$
76
1.48
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 76
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.48% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class T
Trading Symbol TCWGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class T
$
25
0.49
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class F-1
Trading Symbol CWGFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-1
$
41
0.80
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class F-2
Trading Symbol WGIFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund
 
(the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-2
$
27
0.52
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class F-3
Trading Symbol FWGIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-F3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-3
$
21
0.41
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-A
Trading Symbol CWIAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529A
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-A
$
39
0.76
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-C
Trading Symbol CWICX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529C
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-C
$
78
1.52
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 78
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.52% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-E
Trading Symbol CWIEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-E
$
51
1.00
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.00% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-T
Trading Symbol TCWWX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-T
$
28
0.54
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.54% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-1
Trading Symbol CWIFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-1
$
31
0.60
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-2
Trading Symbol FCWGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-2
$
26
0.51
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.51% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class 529-F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-3
Trading Symbol FWCGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-529F3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-3
$
24
0.46
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-1
Trading Symbol RWIAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R1
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-1
$
77
1.50
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 77
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.50% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-2
Trading Symbol RWIBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2
$
77
1.50
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 77
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.50% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 2E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-2E
Trading Symbol RWBEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R2E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2E
$
62
1.21
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 62
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.21% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-3
Trading Symbol RWICX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R3
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-3
$
54
1.06
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio
holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 4  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-4
Trading Symbol RWIEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R4
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-4
$
39
0.76
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 5E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-5E
Trading Symbol RWIHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5E
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5E
$
29
0.56
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 5  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-5
Trading Symbol RWIFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R5
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5
$
24
0.46
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
Capital World Growth and Income Fund® - Class R 6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Growth and Income Fund®
Class Name Class R-6
Trading Symbol RWIGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Growth and Income Fund (the "fund") for the period from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the fund at
capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
. You can also request this information by contacting us at
(800) 421-4225
.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 421-4225
Additional Information Website capitalgroup.com/mutual-fund-literature-R6
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-6
$
21
0.41
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [1]
Net Assets $ 129,212,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 350
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
129,212
Total number of portfolio holdings350
Portfolio turnover rate26
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by sector 
(percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
[1] Annualized.