Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012		Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income	$ 37,716	$ 44,060	[1]	$ 70,171	$ 138,599	[1]
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	51,408	80,936	[1]	1,843	(3,036)	[1]
Total comprehensive income	89,124	124,996	[1]	72,014	135,563	[1]
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(1,795)	[1]	0	(5,736)	[1]
Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$ 89,124	$ 123,201	[1]	$ 72,014	$ 129,827	[1]

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