Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (9,547)	$ (78,298)	$ (56,877)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(28,748)	(26,923)	21,082
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified to net loss on sale or disposal of businesses	57,321	0	52,074
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	0	1,411	(898)
Pension benefit obligation adjustment	(24,851)	(15,940)	6,112
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	53,424	(9,572)	66,146
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	43,877	(87,870)	9,269
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	185	2,957	1,078
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 43,692	$ (90,827)	$ 8,191