Restructuring and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 9,503	$ 1,723
Diebold North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	21,110
Diebold International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	7,123
Minimum [Member] | Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	15,000
Maximum [Member] | Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 30,000