| DEI Document | Oct. 13, 2020 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000925645 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.08 |
| City Area Code | 441 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Trading Symbol | CETV |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Local Phone Number | 296-1431 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | D0 |
| Entity File Number | 0-24796 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0438382 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 13, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA ENTERPRISES LTD. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | O'Hara House, |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 3 Bermudiana Road, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Hamilton, |
| Entity Address, Country | BM |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | HM 08 |
