Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ (118)	$ 3,496
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,374)	(31,300)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(95)	(73)
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income	258	0
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	97	(380)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,114)	(31,753)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,232)	(28,257)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	136	926
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	(5)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	136	921
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (3,368)	$ (29,178)