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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Vanguard Whitehall Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0001004655
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2025
C000231927 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VAGVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund 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.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $20 0.41%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [1]
Net Assets $ 1,320,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 114
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 33.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,320
Number of Portfolio Holdings 114
Portfolio Turnover Rate 33%
Holdings [Text Block]
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2025)
Asia 16.7%
Europe 23.0%
North America 59.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.3%
C000012165 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard International Explorer™ Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VINEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Explorer Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund 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.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares $23 0.46%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [2]
Net Assets $ 1,303,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 366
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 47.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,303
Number of Portfolio Holdings 366
Portfolio Turnover Rate 47%
Holdings [Text Block]
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2025)
Africa 0.1%
Asia 40.1%
Europe 46.3%
North America 1.9%
Oceania 5.4%
Other 0.1%
South America 1.9%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 4.2%
C000038295 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VYM
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund 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.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares $3 0.06%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.06% [3]
Net Assets $ 70,423,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 591
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $70,423
Number of Portfolio Holdings 591
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10%
Holdings [Text Block]
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2025)
Basic Materials 2.0%
Consumer Discretionary 10.4%
Consumer Staples 10.8%
Energy 8.4%
Financials 20.7%
Health Care 13.6%
Industrials 13.2%
Real Estate 0.0%
Technology 9.9%
Telecommunications 4.1%
Utilities 6.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.1%
C000209802 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VHYAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund 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.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $4 0.08%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.08% [4]
Net Assets $ 70,423,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 591
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $70,423
Number of Portfolio Holdings 591
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10%
Holdings [Text Block]
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2025)
Basic Materials 2.0%
Consumer Discretionary 10.4%
Consumer Staples 10.8%
Energy 8.4%
Financials 20.7%
Health Care 13.6%
Industrials 13.2%
Real Estate 0.0%
Technology 9.9%
Telecommunications 4.1%
Utilities 6.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.1%
C000231925 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VAIGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund 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.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $22 0.44%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.44% [5]
Net Assets $ 1,083,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 28
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,083
Number of Portfolio Holdings 28
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10%
Holdings [Text Block]
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2025)
Asia 27.7%
Europe 46.2%
North America 22.7%
South America 1.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.8%
C000231926 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VADGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund 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.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $18 0.36%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 18
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.36% [6]
Net Assets $ 845,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 26
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2025)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $845
Number of Portfolio Holdings 26
Portfolio Turnover Rate 25%
Holdings [Text Block]
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2025)
Communication Services 2.6%
Consumer Discretionary 10.2%
Consumer Staples 8.5%
Financials 24.3%
Health Care 12.2%
Industrials 8.5%
Information Technology 27.4%
Materials 4.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.7%
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