Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 13,325	$ 7,553	$ 5,224	$ 27,279
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16,700)	(49,391)	(63,934)	(60,760)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)	962	0	962	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(182)	134	(681)	(344)
Net hedging loss reclassified into net income	253	266	761	788
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment	866	98	1,863	313
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(14,801)	(48,893)	(61,029)	(60,003)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,476)	(41,340)	(55,805)	(32,724)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	630	245	1,817	966
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (2,106)	$ (41,585)	$ (57,622)	$ (33,690)