Restructuring and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 15,241		$ 26,182		$ 4,183
Severance [Member] | Diebold North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	10,773		4,000		3,226
Severance [Member] | Diebold International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	4,112		19,284		1,315
Other Restructuring [Member] | Diebold North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0		239		368
Other Restructuring [Member] | Diebold International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	356	[1]	2,659	[1]	460	[1]
Gain on sale of real estate [Member] | Diebold North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 0		$ 0		$ (1,186)

[1] Other costs in the DI segment for the year ended December 31, 2011 include legal fees, accelerated depreciation and lease termination fees.