Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests	$ 29,996	$ (13,679)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes	13,506	(16,744)
Pension and other postretirement effects, net of taxes	(443)	3,587
Cash flow hedging activity, net of taxes	30	29
Other comprehensive income (loss)	13,093	(13,128)
Comprehensive income (loss), including noncontrolling interests	43,089	(26,807)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(68)	(3,476)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Flowserve Corporation	$ 43,021	$ (30,283)