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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	iShares, Inc.
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Dec. 30, 2020
Supplement to Prospectus [Text Block]	rr_SupplementToProspectusTextBlock	iShares^® iShares, Inc. Supplement dated September 22, 2021 (the “Supplement”) to the Prospectus (the “Prospectus”), Summary Prospectus (the “Summary Prospectus”) and Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) for each of the funds listed in each Appendix (each, a “Fund”) The information in this Supplement updates information in, and should be read in conjunction with, each Fund’s Summary Prospectus and/or Prospectus, as applicable, and SAI. Change in “Summary of Principal Risks” for each Fund listed in Appendix A and Appendix C In the “Summary of Principal Risks” section of the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of each Fund listed in Appendix A, the section entitled “Risk of Investing in China” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following, and the following is hereby added to the “Summary of Principal Risks” section of the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of each Fund listed in Appendix C: Risk of Investing in China. Investments in Chinese securities, including certain Hong Kong-listed and U.S.-listed securities, subject the Fund to risks specific to China. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability. China is an emerging market and demonstrates significantly higher volatility from time to time in comparison to developed markets. Over the last few decades, the Chinese government has undertaken reform of economic and market practices and has expanded the sphere of private ownership of property in China. However, Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Chinese companies are also subject to the risk that Chinese authorities can intervene in their operations and structure. Internal social unrest or confrontations with neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, may also disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non‑convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation. China has experienced security concerns, such as terrorism and strained international relations. Additionally, China is alleged to have participated in state-sponsored cyberattacks against foreign companies and foreign governments. Actual and threatened responses to such activity and strained international relations, including purchasing restrictions, sanctions, tariffs or cyberattacks on the Chinese government or Chinese companies, may impact China’s economy and Chinese issuers of securities in which the Fund invests. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and the Fund’s investments. Export growth continues to be a major driver of China’s rapid economic growth. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of additional tariffs or other trade barriers (including as a result of heightened trade tensions or a trade war between China and the U.S. or in response to actual or alleged Chinese cyber activity) or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy. Chinese companies, including Chinese companies that are listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries. As a result, information about the Chinese securities in which the Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. Chinese companies with securities listed on U.S. exchanges may be delisted if they do not meet U.S. accounting standards and auditor oversight requirements, which would significantly decrease the liquidity and value of the securities. There may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies, and shareholders may have limited legal remedies. The Fund is not actively managed and does not select investments based on investor protection considerations. Appendix A Supplement to the Summary Prospectus dated December 30, 2020, Prospectus dated December 30, 2020 (as revised January 7, 2021) and SAI dated December 30, 2020 (as revised August 11, 2021): iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF If you have any questions, please call 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737). iShares^® is a registered trademark of BlackRock Fund Advisors and its affiliates.
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Supplement to Prospectus [Text Block]	rr_SupplementToProspectusTextBlock	iShares^® iShares, Inc. Supplement dated September 22, 2021 (the “Supplement”) to the Prospectus (the “Prospectus”), Summary Prospectus (the “Summary Prospectus”) and Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) for each of the funds listed in each Appendix (each, a “Fund”) The information in this Supplement updates information in, and should be read in conjunction with, each Fund’s Summary Prospectus and/or Prospectus, as applicable, and SAI. Change in “Summary of Principal Risks” for each Fund listed in Appendix A and Appendix C In the “Summary of Principal Risks” section of the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of each Fund listed in Appendix A, the section entitled “Risk of Investing in China” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following, and the following is hereby added to the “Summary of Principal Risks” section of the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of each Fund listed in Appendix C: Risk of Investing in China. Investments in Chinese securities, including certain Hong Kong-listed and U.S.-listed securities, subject the Fund to risks specific to China. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability. China is an emerging market and demonstrates significantly higher volatility from time to time in comparison to developed markets. Over the last few decades, the Chinese government has undertaken reform of economic and market practices and has expanded the sphere of private ownership of property in China. However, Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Chinese companies are also subject to the risk that Chinese authorities can intervene in their operations and structure. Internal social unrest or confrontations with neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, may also disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non‑convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation. China has experienced security concerns, such as terrorism and strained international relations. Additionally, China is alleged to have participated in state-sponsored cyberattacks against foreign companies and foreign governments. Actual and threatened responses to such activity and strained international relations, including purchasing restrictions, sanctions, tariffs or cyberattacks on the Chinese government or Chinese companies, may impact China’s economy and Chinese issuers of securities in which the Fund invests. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and the Fund’s investments. Export growth continues to be a major driver of China’s rapid economic growth. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of additional tariffs or other trade barriers (including as a result of heightened trade tensions or a trade war between China and the U.S. or in response to actual or alleged Chinese cyber activity) or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy. Chinese companies, including Chinese companies that are listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries. As a result, information about the Chinese securities in which the Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. Chinese companies with securities listed on U.S. exchanges may be delisted if they do not meet U.S. accounting standards and auditor oversight requirements, which would significantly decrease the liquidity and value of the securities. There may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies, and shareholders may have limited legal remedies. The Fund is not actively managed and does not select investments based on investor protection considerations. Appendix A Supplement to the Summary Prospectus dated December 30, 2020, Prospectus dated December 30, 2020 (as revised January 7, 2021) and SAI dated December 30, 2020 (as revised August 11, 2021): iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF If you have any questions, please call 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737). iShares^® is a registered trademark of BlackRock Fund Advisors and its affiliates.