Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012		Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income per common share-attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation - basic	$ 37,716	$ 42,937		$ 70,171	$ 131,814
Weighted average shares, basic	38,060	37,765	[1]	38,004	39,234	[1]
Equity-based awards, Weighted average shares	168	260		202	312
Weighted average shares, diluted	38,228	38,025	[1]	38,206	39,546	[1]
Basic (in USD per share)	$ 0.99	$ 1.14	[1]	$ 1.85	$ 3.36
Diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0.99	$ 1.13	[1]	$ 1.84	$ 3.33

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