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Shareholder Report
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Document Type   N-CSR
Amendment Flag   false
Registrant Name   DEUTSCHE DWS GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL FUND, INC.
Entity Central Index Key   0000793597
Entity Investment Company Type   N-1A
Document Period End Date   Aug. 31, 2024
C000014890    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name   DWS International Growth Fund
Class Name   Class A
Trading Symbol   SGQAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]   This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS International Growth Fund ("the Fund") for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual   Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block]   You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number   (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website   <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]  

What were the Fund costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$128
1.17%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.22%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount   $ 128
Expense Ratio, Percent   1.17%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]   The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance.
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]  
Class/Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Class A Unadjusted for Sales Charge
19.04%
6.17%
4.55%
Class A Adjusted for the Maximum Sales Charge (max 5.75% load)
12.19%
4.92%
3.93%
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index
18.21%
7.56%
4.42%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block]   The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Material Change Date Sep. 01, 2023  
AssetsNet   $ 473,323,842
Holdings Count | Holding   85
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount   $ 2,743,211
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover   7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]  

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
473,323,842
Number of Portfolio Holdings
85
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
7
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,743,211
Holdings [Text Block]  

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Information Technology
20%
Financials
20%
Health Care
17%
Industrials
15%
Consumer Discretionary
7%
Communication Services
6%
Consumer Staples
6%
Energy
4%
Materials
2%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]  

Material Fund Changes 

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class A shares changed from 1.23% to 1.17%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block]  

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class A shares changed from 1.23% to 1.17%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]  

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.
C000014893    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name   DWS International Growth Fund
Class Name   Class C
Trading Symbol   SGQCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]   This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS International Growth Fund ("the Fund") for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual   Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block]   You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number   (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website   <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]  

What were the Fund costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$211
1.93%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 2.10%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount   $ 211
Expense Ratio, Percent   1.93%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]   The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance.
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]  
Class/Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Class C Unadjusted for Sales Charge
18.17%
5.35%
3.76%
Class C Adjusted for the Maximum Sales Charge (max 1.00% CDSC)
17.17%
5.35%
3.76%
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index
18.21%
7.56%
4.42%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block]   The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Material Change Date Sep. 01, 2023  
AssetsNet   $ 473,323,842
Holdings Count | Holding   85
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount   $ 2,743,211
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover   7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]  

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
473,323,842
Number of Portfolio Holdings
85
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
7
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,743,211
Holdings [Text Block]  

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Information Technology
20%
Financials
20%
Health Care
17%
Industrials
15%
Consumer Discretionary
7%
Communication Services
6%
Consumer Staples
6%
Energy
4%
Materials
2%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]  

Material Fund Changes 

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class C shares changed from 1.98% to 1.92%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block]  

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class C shares changed from 1.98% to 1.92%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]  

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.
C000014895    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name   DWS International Growth Fund
Class Name   Class S
Trading Symbol   SCOBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]   This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS International Growth Fund ("the Fund") for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual   Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block]   You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number   (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website   <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]  

What were the Fund costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class S
$101
0.92%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.93%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount   $ 101
Expense Ratio, Percent   0.92%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]   The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance.
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]  
Class/Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Class S No Sales Charge
19.34%
6.48%
4.84%
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index
18.21%
7.56%
4.42%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block]   The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Material Change Date Sep. 01, 2023  
AssetsNet   $ 473,323,842
Holdings Count | Holding   85
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount   $ 2,743,211
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover   7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]  

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
473,323,842
Number of Portfolio Holdings
85
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
7
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,743,211
Holdings [Text Block]  

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Information Technology
20%
Financials
20%
Health Care
17%
Industrials
15%
Consumer Discretionary
7%
Communication Services
6%
Consumer Staples
6%
Energy
4%
Materials
2%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]  

Material Fund Changes 

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class S shares changed from 0.98% to 0.92%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block]  

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class S shares changed from 0.98% to 0.92%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]  

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.
C000070264    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name   DWS International Growth Fund
Class Name   Institutional Class
Trading Symbol   SGQIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]   This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS International Growth Fund ("the Fund") for the period September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual   Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block]   You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number   (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website   <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]  

What were the Fund costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$101
0.92%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.92%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount   $ 101
Expense Ratio, Percent   0.92%
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]   The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor or guarantee of the Fund's future performance.
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]  
Class/Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Institutional Class No Sales Charge
19.32%
6.48%
4.87%
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index
18.21%
7.56%
4.42%
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block]   The performance graph and returns table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Material Change Date Sep. 01, 2023  
AssetsNet   $ 473,323,842
Holdings Count | Holding   85
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount   $ 2,743,211
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover   7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]  

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
473,323,842
Number of Portfolio Holdings
85
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
7
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,743,211
Holdings [Text Block]  

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Information Technology
20%
Financials
20%
Health Care
17%
Industrials
15%
Consumer Discretionary
7%
Communication Services
6%
Consumer Staples
6%
Energy
4%
Materials
2%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]  

Material Fund Changes 

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class Institutional shares changed from 0.98% to 0.92%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block]  

Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund’s contractual cap on total annual operating expense for Class Institutional shares changed from 0.98% to 0.92%. The cap excludes certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest expense and acquired fund fees and expenses.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]  

This is a summary of certain changes of the Fund since September 1, 2023. For more information, review the Fund's current prospectus at dws.com/mutualreports, or call (800) 728-3337.