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Contingencies Schedule of FCPA expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Expenses [Line Items]    
Foreign corrupt practices act related expenses $ 33wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses $ 53wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
Compliance programs and organizational enhancements    
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Expenses [Line Items]    
Foreign corrupt practices act related expenses 8wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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19wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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Inquiry and investigation expense    
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Expenses [Line Items]    
Foreign corrupt practices act related expenses $ 25wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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$ 34wmt_ForeignCorruptPracticesActRelatedExpenses
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