Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Charges By Plan (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]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			26,179
Diebold International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			13,955
Minimum [Member] | Expected Non-Cash Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost			48,000
Minimum [Member] | Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost			94,000
Maximum [Member] | Expected Non-Cash Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost			59,000
Maximum [Member] | Expected Future Costs to Be Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost			$ 121,000