v3.25.4
S000023000 [Member] Expense Example - PUTNAM EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
Aug. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 699
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 1,012
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 1,348
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,294
Class C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 307
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 693
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 1,206
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,427
Class R  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 157
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 541
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 951
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,095
Class Y  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 106
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 387
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 688
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,545
Class R6  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 91
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 338
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 604
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 1,365