Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (36,865)	$ (32,445)	$ (35,969)	$ (18,865)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(20,628)	5,658	(27,519)	(9,354)
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified to net income for sale of business	0	0	55,436	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	0	(1,220)	0	1,308
Pension benefit obligation adjustment	206	699	4,476	1,400
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(20,422)	5,137	32,393	(6,646)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(57,287)	(27,308)	(3,576)	(25,511)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	102	678	92	1,655
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ (57,389)	$ (27,986)	$ (3,668)	$ (27,166)