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S000036677 [Member] Average Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended 60 Months Ended 120 Months Ended 164 Months Ended
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JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index-Global (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent 13.45% 1.74% 4.26%  
Columbia Variable Portfolio - Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 1        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent 12.78% 1.70% 4.28%  
Performance Inception Date       Apr. 30, 2012
Columbia Variable Portfolio - Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class 2        
Prospectus [Line Items]        
Average Annual Return, Percent 12.65% 1.47% 4.03%  
Performance Inception Date       Apr. 30, 2012