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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Nov. 01, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000108385  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,865,424
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2018