v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Capital World Bond Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0000812303
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-A
Trading Symbol CCWAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 hypothe
tica
l $10,000 investment)
Share classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-A
$
52
1.00
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.00% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-C
Trading Symbol CCWCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-C
$
90
1.74
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 90
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.74% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-E
Trading Symbol CCWEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-E
$
59
1.14
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.14% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-1
Trading Symbol CCWFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-1
$
43
0.84
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-2
Trading Symbol FCWBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-2
$
33
0.64
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-3
Trading Symbol FWBCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-3
$
27
0.52
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class 529-T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-T
Trading Symbol TWCBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-T
$
40
0.77
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol CWBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund
 
(the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$
51
0.98
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.98% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol CWBCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$
88
1.71
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 88
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.71% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class F-1
Trading Symbol WBFFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-1
$
54
1.04
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.04% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class F-2
Trading Symbol BFWFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund
 
(the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-2
$
31
0.60
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class F-3
Trading Symbol WFBFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-3
$
25
0.48
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.48% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-1
Trading Symbol RCWAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-1
$
81
1.58
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 81
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.58% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (perc
ent
of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-2
Trading Symbol RCWBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2
$
81
1.58
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 81
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.58% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-2E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-2E
Trading Symbol RCEBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2E
$
67
1.29
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.29% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-3
Trading Symbol RCWCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-3
$
58
1.13
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.13% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-4  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-4
Trading Symbol RCWEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-4
$
43
0.83
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-5  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-5
Trading Symbol RCWFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5
$
28
0.54
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.54% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-5E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-5E
Trading Symbol RCWHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5E
$
33
0.63
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class R-6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-6
Trading Symbol RCWGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-6
$
25
0.48
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.48% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
Capital World Bond Fund - Class T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Capital World Bond Fund®
Class Name Class T
Trading Symbol TWCWX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Capital World Bond Fund (the "fund") for the period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 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 classCosts of a $10,000 investmentCosts paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class T
$
38
0.74
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74% [1]
Net Assets $ 10,144,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,523
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 65.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
10,144
Total number of portfolio holdings2,523
Portfolio turnover rate including
mortgage dollar roll transactions
65
%
Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions42
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*
Less than 0.01%.
Includes derivatives.
[1] Annualized.