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Contingencies Schedule of FCPA expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2013
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Expenses [Line Items]      
Foreign corrupt practices act related expenses $ 173wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses $ 282wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses $ 157wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
Compliance programs and organizational enhancements      
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Expenses [Line Items]      
Foreign corrupt practices act related expenses 52wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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109wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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57wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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Inquiry and investigation expense      
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Expenses [Line Items]      
Foreign corrupt practices act related expenses $ 121wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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$ 173wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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$ 100wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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