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Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Basic And Diluted Earnings Loss Per Share  
Schedule of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
           
    Year ended December 31,
    2022   2021   2020
Net income attributable to Vale's shareholders            
Net income from continuing operations   16,728   24,736   6,258
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   2,060   (2,291)   (1,377)
Net income   18,788   22,445   4,881
Thousands of shares            
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding   4,637,794   5,012,424   5,129,585
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potential ordinary shares   4,642,432   5,016,848   5,132,962
             
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations            
Common share (US$)   3.61   4.93   1.22
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations            
Common share (US$)   0.44   (0.46)   (0.27)
Basic and diluted earnings per share:            
Common share (US$)   4.05   4.47   0.95