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 American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0001660935
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol EBNAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 c
o
sts 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
$
48
0.93
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol EBNCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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?
(ba
se
d 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
$
87
1.68
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 87
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.68% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class T
Trading Symbol TEBMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class T
$
35
0.67
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class F-1
Trading Symbol EBNEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-1
$
47
0.91
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.91% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class F-2
Trading Symbol EBNFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-2
$
34
0.65
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class F-3
Trading Symbol EBNGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F-3
$
28
0.54
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.54% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-A
Trading Symbol CBNAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 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
$
49
0.95
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 49
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-C
Trading Symbol CBNCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-C
$
90
1.73
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 90
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.73% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-E
Trading Symbol CBNEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-E
$
60
1.16
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.16% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-T  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-T
Trading Symbol TMEBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-T
$
38
0.73
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.73% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-F-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-1
Trading Symbol CBNFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-1
$
38
0.74
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-F-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-2
Trading Symbol FEBMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-2
$
34
0.66
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings895
Portfolio turnover rate31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class 529-F-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class 529-F-3
Trading Symbol FMEBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 529-F-3
$
31
0.60
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-1  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-1
Trading Symbol REGAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-1
$
78
1.51
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 78
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.51% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-2  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-2
Trading Symbol REGBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2
$
82
1.58
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 82
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.58% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-2E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-2E
Trading Symbol REGHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-2E
$
56
1.07
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-3  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-3
Trading Symbol REGCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-3
$
60
1.16
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.16% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-4  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-4
Trading Symbol REGEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-4
$
46
0.89
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-5E  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-5E
Trading Symbol REGJX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5E
$
34
0.65
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-5  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-5
Trading Symbol REGFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-5
$
30
0.57
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.57% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund - Class R-6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund®
Class Name Class R-6
Trading Symbol REGGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about American Funds Emerging Markets 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 class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R-6
$
28
0.54
%
*
*Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.54% [1]
Net Assets $ 3,193,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 895
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key fund statistics
Fund net assets (in millions)
$
3,193
Total number of portfolio holdings 895
Portfolio turnover rate 31
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio holdings by asset type
 (percent of net assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
*Includes derivatives.
[1] Annualized.