Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 717		$ 4,485		$ 2,440		$ 16,286
Diebold North America [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	450		802		1,557		795
Diebold International [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	164		2,844		292		14,449
Diebold International [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 103	[1]	$ 839	[1]	$ 591	[1]	$ 1,042	[1]

[1] Other costs in the DI segment include legal fees, accelerated depreciation and lease termination fees.