Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 15,023	$ 23,984	$ 51,259	$ 71,693
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,087)	18,174	(16,580)	(35,897)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,087)	18,174	(16,580)	(35,897)
Comprehensive income	10,936	42,158	34,679	35,796
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(428)	(698)	(1,504)	(1,187)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ebix, Inc.	$ 11,364	$ 42,856	$ 36,183	$ 36,983