Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income per share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation - basic	$ 17,760
Net income per share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation - diluted	17,760	54,178
Weighted average shares, basic	37,907	41,154	[1]
Equity-based awards, Weighted average shares	264	445
Weighted average shares, diluted	38,171	41,599	[1]
Net income attributable to Tech Data-basic, Per share amount	$ 0.47	$ 1.32
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$ 17,760	$ 54,178	[1]
Net income attributable to Tech Data-diluted, Per share amount	$ 0.47	$ 1.30

[1] (1) See Note 2 - Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements.