Acquisitions Acquisitions (Details 1) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012		Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Net Sales
As reported (1)	$ 6,373,564	$ 6,037,475	[1]	$ 18,848,797	$ 17,915,957	[1]
Proforma		6,576,227			19,632,912
Net Income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation
As reported (1)	37,716	42,937	[1]	70,171	131,814	[1]
Proforma		$ 46,625			$ 141,191

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