Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ (144,590)	$ 110,224	$ (506,196)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,077	21,382	1,054
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	2	(1,689)	1,909
Net unrealized gain (loss) on nonderivative hedging instruments	0	0	8,866
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income (loss)	431	0	2,611
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	5,117	(16,940)	852
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	12,627	2,753	(2,440)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(131,963)	112,977	(508,636)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,219	1,949	3,961
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(35)	(23)	(254)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,184	1,926	3,707
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (134,147)	$ 111,051	$ (512,343)