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Shareholder Report
 12 Months Ended 117 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
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Holding
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Document Type N-CSR  
Amendment Flag false  
Registrant Name DEUTSCHE DWS INTERNATIONAL FUND, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000088053  
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2024  
C000016568    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name DWS CROCI International Fund  
Class Name Class A  
Trading Symbol SUIAX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI International 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
$131
1.22%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.21%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 131  
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22%  
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
15.16%
7.62%
3.68%
Class A Adjusted for the Maximum Sales Charge (max 5.75% load)
8.54%
6.35%
3.06%
MSCI EAFE Index
19.40%
8.61%
5.20%
MSCI EAFE® Value Index
20.38%
8.99%
3.98%
 
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.  
AssetsNet $ 438,521,810 $ 438,521,810
Holdings Count | Holding 61 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,409,224  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 60.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
438,521,810
Number of Portfolio Holdings
61
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
60
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,409,224
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Health Care
23%
Financials
23%
Consumer Discretionary
14%
Materials
10%
Industrials
8%
Communication Services
6%
Information Technology
5%
Utilities
4%
Consumer Staples
4%
Energy
2%
 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
 
C000016571    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name DWS CROCI International Fund  
Class Name Class C  
Trading Symbol SUICX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI International 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
$210
1.96%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.98%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 210  
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.96%  
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
14.30%
6.83%
2.92%
Class C Adjusted for the Maximum Sales Charge (max 1.00% CDSC)
13.30%
6.83%
2.92%
MSCI EAFE Index
19.40%
8.61%
5.20%
MSCI EAFE® Value Index
20.38%
8.99%
3.98%
 
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.  
AssetsNet $ 438,521,810 $ 438,521,810
Holdings Count | Holding 61 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,409,224  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 60.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
438,521,810
Number of Portfolio Holdings
61
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
60
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,409,224
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Health Care
23%
Financials
23%
Consumer Discretionary
14%
Materials
10%
Industrials
8%
Communication Services
6%
Information Technology
5%
Utilities
4%
Consumer Staples
4%
Energy
2%
 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
 
C000149477    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name DWS CROCI International Fund  
Class Name Class R6  
Trading Symbol SUIRX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI International 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 R6
$85
0.79%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.79%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 85  
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79%  
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
Since Inception 12/1/14
Class R6 No Sales Charge
15.67%
8.07%
4.38%
MSCI EAFE Index
19.40%
8.61%
5.77%
MSCI EAFE® Value Index
20.38%
8.99%
4.73%
 
Performance Inception Date   Dec. 01, 2014
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.  
AssetsNet $ 438,521,810 $ 438,521,810
Holdings Count | Holding 61 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,409,224  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 60.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
438,521,810
Number of Portfolio Holdings
61
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
60
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,409,224
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Health Care
23%
Financials
23%
Consumer Discretionary
14%
Materials
10%
Industrials
8%
Communication Services
6%
Information Technology
5%
Utilities
4%
Consumer Staples
4%
Energy
2%
 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
 
C000016572    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name DWS CROCI International Fund  
Class Name Class S  
Trading Symbol SCINX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI International 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
$100
0.93%

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 $ 100  
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93%  
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 S No Sales Charge
15.50%
7.92%
3.94%
MSCI EAFE Index
19.40%
8.61%
5.20%
MSCI EAFE® Value Index
20.38%
8.99%
3.98%
 
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.  
AssetsNet $ 438,521,810 $ 438,521,810
Holdings Count | Holding 61 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,409,224  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 60.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
438,521,810
Number of Portfolio Holdings
61
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
60
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,409,224
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Health Care
23%
Financials
23%
Consumer Discretionary
14%
Materials
10%
Industrials
8%
Communication Services
6%
Information Technology
5%
Utilities
4%
Consumer Staples
4%
Energy
2%
 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
 
C000016573    
Shareholder Report [Line Items]    
Fund Name DWS CROCI International Fund  
Class Name Institutional Class  
Trading Symbol SUIIX  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS CROCI International 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
$95
0.88%

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.87%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

 
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 95  
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%  
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
15.55%
7.98%
4.01%
MSCI EAFE Index
19.40%
8.61%
5.20%
MSCI EAFE® Value Index
20.38%
8.99%
3.98%
 
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.  
AssetsNet $ 438,521,810 $ 438,521,810
Holdings Count | Holding 61 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,409,224  
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 60.00%  
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
438,521,810
Number of Portfolio Holdings
61
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
60
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
2,409,224
 
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Health Care
23%
Financials
23%
Consumer Discretionary
14%
Materials
10%
Industrials
8%
Communication Services
6%
Information Technology
5%
Utilities
4%
Consumer Staples
4%
Energy
2%
 
Material Fund Change [Text Block]