Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 98,318	$ (9,547)	$ (78,298)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	15,550	(28,748)	(26,923)
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified to net income (loss) on sale or disposal of businesses	0	57,321	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	0	0	1,411
Pension benefit obligation adjustment	(2,066)	24,851	15,940
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	13,484	53,424	(9,572)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	111,802	43,877	(87,870)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	1,395	185	2,957
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 110,407	$ 43,692	$ (90,827)