Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

v3.3.1.900
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Mar. 16, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Legacy Education Alliance, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001561880    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,254,535
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,845,927