Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 4,346	$ 2,462	$ 21,404	$ 4,902
Diebold North America [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	962	3,313	14,373	4,870
Diebold North America [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	224	0	224	0
Diebold International [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	2,827	(621)	6,334	(329)
Diebold International [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 333	$ (230)	$ 473	$ 361