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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Vanguard World Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0000052848
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2026
C000051979 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol VEDTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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
Institutional Shares $3 0.05%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.05% [1]
Net Assets $ 4,723,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 82
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $4,723
Number of Portfolio Holdings 82
Portfolio Turnover Rate 9%
Holdings [Text Block]
Distribution by Stated Maturity % of Net Asset
(as of February 28, 2026)
15 - 20 Years 0.5%
20 - 25 Years 54.4%
25 - 30 Years 45.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.0%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments 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 August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000051981 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol EDV
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 0.05%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.05% [2]
Net Assets $ 4,723,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 82
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $4,723
Number of Portfolio Holdings 82
Portfolio Turnover Rate 9%
Holdings [Text Block]
Distribution by Stated Maturity % of Net Asset
(as of February 28, 2026)
15 - 20 Years 0.5%
20 - 25 Years 54.4%
25 - 30 Years 45.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.0%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments 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 August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000194069 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellesley® Income Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VGWIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $21 0.41%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [3]
Net Assets $ 755,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 592
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 51.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $755
Number of Portfolio Holdings 592
Portfolio Turnover Rate 51%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Africa 1.1%
Asia 7.5%
Europe 30.4%
North America 54.9%
Oceania 1.6%
South America 0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 4.4%
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 through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000194068 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellesley® Income Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VGYAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $15 0.28%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.28% [4]
Net Assets $ 755,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 592
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 51.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $755
Number of Portfolio Holdings 592
Portfolio Turnover Rate 51%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Africa 1.1%
Asia 7.5%
Europe 30.4%
North America 54.9%
Oceania 1.6%
South America 0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 4.4%
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 through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000194070 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellington™ Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VGWAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellington Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $15 0.28%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.28% [5]
Net Assets $ 3,080,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 652
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 38.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $3,080
Number of Portfolio Holdings 652
Portfolio Turnover Rate 38%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Africa 0.2%
Asia 16.1%
Europe 24.8%
North America 54.2%
Oceania 0.8%
South America 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 3.9%
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 through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000194071 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Global Wellington™ Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VGWLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Wellington Fund (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $22 0.41%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [6]
Net Assets $ 3,080,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 652
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 38.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $3,080
Number of Portfolio Holdings 652
Portfolio Turnover Rate 38%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Africa 0.2%
Asia 16.1%
Europe 24.8%
North America 54.2%
Oceania 0.8%
South America 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 3.9%
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 through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000204566 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VSGX
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $5 0.10%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.10% [7]
Net Assets $ 6,354,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 6,610
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $6,354
Number of Portfolio Holdings 6,610
Portfolio Turnover Rate 3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Africa 1.4%
Asia 49.7%
Europe 35.7%
North America 7.1%
Oceania 4.5%
South America 1.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.4%
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 August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000204567 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol ESGV
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $5 0.09%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 5
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.09% [8]
Net Assets $ 11,684,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,268
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $11,684
Number of Portfolio Holdings 1,268
Portfolio Turnover Rate 1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Basic Materials 1.7%
Consumer Discretionary 15.6%
Consumer Staples 3.9%
Energy 0.1%
Financials 10.1%
Health Care 10.7%
Industrials 8.4%
Real Estate 2.8%
Technology 43.2%
Telecommunications 2.5%
Utilities 0.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.5%
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 Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000221977 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VCEB
Security Exchange Name CboeBZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 $6 0.12%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [9]
Net Assets $ 1,072,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 2,751
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,072
Number of Portfolio Holdings 2,751
Portfolio Turnover Rate 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Communications 12.6%
Consumer Discretionary 7.2%
Consumer Staples 3.5%
Financials 42.5%
Health Care 15.3%
Industrials 1.9%
Materials 1.1%
Real Estate 1.8%
Technology 12.1%
Utilities 0.2%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations 0.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.5%
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 August 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 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
C000263046 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VEXC
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (the "Fund") for the period of September 30, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
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.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
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 period?
(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 $31 0.07%2
​1
Costs would be higher for a full year.
​2
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3 [10]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.07% [11]
Net Assets $ 195,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,037
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of February 28, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $195
Number of Portfolio Holdings 1,037
Portfolio Turnover Rate 6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of February 28, 2026)
Africa 6.8%
Asia 78.7%
Europe 2.2%
North America 3.5%
South America 8.2%
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 September 30, 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.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since September 30, 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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