Acquisitions (Net Sales) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Net Sales
As reported (1)	$ 6,147,757	$ 5,910,063	[1]
Proforma		6,518,147
Net Income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation
As reported (1)	17,760	54,178	[1]
Proforma		$ 58,302

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