Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 15, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name SAVE THE WORLD AIR INC    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   123,304,914  
Entity Public Float     $ 40,900,467
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0001103795    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY