Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net income	$ 3,496	$ 25,572
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(31,300)	28,541
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(73)	0
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	(380)	23
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(31,753)	28,564
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(28,257)	54,136
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	926	219
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5)	0
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest	921	219
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (29,178)	$ 53,917