v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Oct. 31, 2025
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Document Type N-CSRS  
Amendment Flag false  
Registrant Name Vanguard International Equity Index Funds  
Entity Central Index Key 0000857489  
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A  
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026  
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report  
C000015903    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name European Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Investor Shares  
Trading Symbol VEURX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$12
0.23%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12  
Expense Ratio, Percent [1] 0.23%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 37,800,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,264  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$37,800
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,264
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Belgium
1.8%
Denmark
2.7%
Finland
2.0%
France
14.3%
Germany
13.2%
Italy
5.5%
Netherlands
7.4%
Norway
1.5%
Spain
5.7%
Sweden
5.6%
Switzerland
13.9%
United Kingdom
23.3%
Other
2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.6%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015906    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name European Stock Index Fund  
Class Name FTSE Europe ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VGK  
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
FTSE Europe ETF Shares
$3
0.06%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3  
Expense Ratio, Percent [2] 0.06%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 37,800,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,264  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$37,800
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,264
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Belgium
1.8%
Denmark
2.7%
Finland
2.0%
France
14.3%
Germany
13.2%
Italy
5.5%
Netherlands
7.4%
Norway
1.5%
Spain
5.7%
Sweden
5.6%
Switzerland
13.9%
United Kingdom
23.3%
Other
2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.6%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015904    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name European Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VEUSX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$4
0.08%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [3] 0.08%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 37,800,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,264  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$37,800
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,264
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Belgium
1.8%
Denmark
2.7%
Finland
2.0%
France
14.3%
Germany
13.2%
Italy
5.5%
Netherlands
7.4%
Norway
1.5%
Spain
5.7%
Sweden
5.6%
Switzerland
13.9%
United Kingdom
23.3%
Other
2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.6%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015905    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name European Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VESIX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$3
0.06%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3  
Expense Ratio, Percent [4] 0.06%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 37,800,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,264  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$37,800
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,264
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Belgium
1.8%
Denmark
2.7%
Finland
2.0%
France
14.3%
Germany
13.2%
Italy
5.5%
Netherlands
7.4%
Norway
1.5%
Spain
5.7%
Sweden
5.6%
Switzerland
13.9%
United Kingdom
23.3%
Other
2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.6%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000096107    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name European Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Plus Shares  
Trading Symbol VEUPX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard European Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Plus Shares
$3
0.05%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3  
Expense Ratio, Percent [5] 0.05%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 37,800,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 1,264  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$37,800
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,264
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Belgium
1.8%
Denmark
2.7%
Finland
2.0%
France
14.3%
Germany
13.2%
Italy
5.5%
Netherlands
7.4%
Norway
1.5%
Spain
5.7%
Sweden
5.6%
Switzerland
13.9%
United Kingdom
23.3%
Other
2.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.6%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015907    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Pacific Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Investor Shares  
Trading Symbol VPACX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares
$13
0.23%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13  
Expense Ratio, Percent [6] 0.23%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,068,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 2,355  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,068
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,355
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Australia
15.6%
Hong Kong
4.5%
Japan
53.9%
Singapore
3.1%
South Korea
21.4%
Other
0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015910    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Pacific Stock Index Fund  
Class Name FTSE Pacific ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VPL  
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
FTSE Pacific ETF Shares
$4
0.07%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [7] 0.07%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,068,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 2,355  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,068
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,355
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Australia
15.6%
Hong Kong
4.5%
Japan
53.9%
Singapore
3.1%
South Korea
21.4%
Other
0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015908    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Pacific Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VPADX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$5
0.09%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5  
Expense Ratio, Percent [8] 0.09%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,068,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 2,355  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,068
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,355
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Australia
15.6%
Hong Kong
4.5%
Japan
53.9%
Singapore
3.1%
South Korea
21.4%
Other
0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000015909    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Pacific Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VPKIX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$4
0.07%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [9] 0.07%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,068,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 2,355  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,068
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,355
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Australia
15.6%
Hong Kong
4.5%
Japan
53.9%
Singapore
3.1%
South Korea
21.4%
Other
0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000043572    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VEU  
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$2
0.04%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2  
Expense Ratio, Percent [10] 0.04%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,680,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 3,917  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,680
Number of Portfolio Holdings
3,917
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
46.9%
Europe
36.5%
North America
8.5%
Oceania
4.4%
South America
1.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000105302    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VFWAX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$4
0.08%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [11] 0.08%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,680,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 3,917  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,680
Number of Portfolio Holdings
3,917
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
46.9%
Europe
36.5%
North America
8.5%
Oceania
4.4%
South America
1.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000043573    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VFWSX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$3
0.05%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3  
Expense Ratio, Percent [12] 0.05%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,680,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 3,917  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,680
Number of Portfolio Holdings
3,917
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
46.9%
Europe
36.5%
North America
8.5%
Oceania
4.4%
South America
1.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000096109    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Plus Shares  
Trading Symbol VFWPX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Plus Shares
$2
0.03%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 2  
Expense Ratio, Percent [13] 0.03%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,680,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 3,917  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,680
Number of Portfolio Holdings
3,917
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
46.9%
Europe
36.5%
North America
8.5%
Oceania
4.4%
South America
1.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000065038    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Total World Stock Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VT  
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$3
0.06%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3  
Expense Ratio, Percent [14] 0.06%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,207,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 10,091  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,207
Number of Portfolio Holdings
10,091
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
0.4%
Asia
18.0%
Europe
14.1%
North America
64.4%
Oceania
1.8%
South America
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.7%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000209799    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Total World Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VTWAX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$5
0.09%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5  
Expense Ratio, Percent [15] 0.09%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,207,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 10,091  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,207
Number of Portfolio Holdings
10,091
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
0.4%
Asia
18.0%
Europe
14.1%
North America
64.4%
Oceania
1.8%
South America
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.7%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000065039    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Total World Stock Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VTWIX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$4
0.07%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [16] 0.07%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 90,207,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 10,091  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$90,207
Number of Portfolio Holdings
10,091
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
0.4%
Asia
18.0%
Europe
14.1%
North America
64.4%
Oceania
1.8%
South America
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
0.7%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000074581    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VSS  
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$4
0.07%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4  
Expense Ratio, Percent [17] 0.07%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,878,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 4,856  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 12.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,878
Number of Portfolio Holdings
4,856
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
48.2%
Europe
32.6%
North America
10.9%
Oceania
5.0%
South America
1.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000209801    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VFSAX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$8
0.16%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8  
Expense Ratio, Percent [18] 0.16%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,878,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 4,856  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 12.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,878
Number of Portfolio Holdings
4,856
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
48.2%
Europe
32.6%
North America
10.9%
Oceania
5.0%
South America
1.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000074580    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VFSNX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$5
0.09%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5  
Expense Ratio, Percent [19] 0.09%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 13,878,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 4,856  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 12.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$13,878
Number of Portfolio Holdings
4,856
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
1.0%
Asia
48.2%
Europe
32.6%
North America
10.9%
Oceania
5.0%
South America
1.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000092025    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund  
Class Name ETF Shares  
Trading Symbol VNQI  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares
$6
0.12%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6  
Expense Ratio, Percent [20] 0.12%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 3,899,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 753  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 2.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$3,899
Number of Portfolio Holdings
753
Portfolio Turnover Rate
2%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
2.1%
Asia
58.8%
Europe
22.8%
North America
3.5%
Oceania
10.8%
South America
1.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000092024    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund  
Class Name Admiral™ Shares  
Trading Symbol VGRLX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares
$6
0.12%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6  
Expense Ratio, Percent [21] 0.12%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 3,899,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 753  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 2.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$3,899
Number of Portfolio Holdings
753
Portfolio Turnover Rate
2%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
2.1%
Asia
58.8%
Europe
22.8%
North America
3.5%
Oceania
10.8%
South America
1.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
C000092026    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund  
Class Name Institutional Shares  
Trading Symbol VGRNX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.  
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.  
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.  
Additional Information Phone Number <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span>  
Additional Information Website <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span>  
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Share Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares
$6
0.11%Footnote Reference1
FootnoteDescription
Footnote1
Annualized.
 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6  
Expense Ratio, Percent [22] 0.11%  
Material Change Date   Oct. 31, 2025
AssetsNet $ 3,899,000,000  
Holdings Count | Holding 753  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 2.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Fund Net Assets (in millions)
$3,899
Number of Portfolio Holdings
753
Portfolio Turnover Rate
2%
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets  (as of April 30, 2026)

Table Summary
Africa
2.1%
Asia
58.8%
Europe
22.8%
North America
3.5%
Oceania
10.8%
South America
1.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net
1.0%

This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.

 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]

How has the Fund changed?

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

  

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block]

Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.

 
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]

This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.

 
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447  
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature  
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