Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net income	$ 10,784	$ 5,853
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	10,106	(60,319)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	(2,606)	(114)
Pension benefit obligation adjustment	(318)	504
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	7,182	(59,929)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	17,966	(54,076)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	695	455
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 17,271	$ (54,531)