Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 12,196	$ 32,291	$ 15,692	$ 57,863
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,180	(52,331)	(24,120)	(23,790)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	845	(849)	772	(849)
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	183	22	(197)	45
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	8,208	(53,158)	(23,545)	(24,594)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	20,404	(20,867)	(7,853)	33,269
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(203)	676	723	895
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5	40	0	40
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	(198)	716	723	935
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 20,602	$ (21,583)	$ (8,576)	$ 32,334