Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 7,555	$ 717	$ 17,058	$ 2,440
Diebold North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			24,993
Diebold International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			10,795
Minimum [Member] | Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost			10,000
Maximum [Member] | Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost			$ 20,000