Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the change in the benefit obligation of pension plans from the beginning to the end of the period, showing separately, if applicable, the effects of the following: service cost, interest cost, contributions by plan participants, actuarial gains and losses, foreign currency exchange rate changes, benefits paid, plan amendments, business combinations, divestitures, curtailments, settlements, and special and contractual termination benefits.
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of the fair value of plan assets of pension plans showing separately, if applicable, the effects during the period attributable to each of the following: actual return on plan assets, foreign currency exchange rate changes, contributions by the employer, contributions by plan participants, benefits paid, business combinations, divestitures, and settlements. [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair values of the assets held by the postretirement benefits plans by asset category [Table Text Block]
Fair values of the assets held by the postretirement benefits plans by asset category [Table Text Block]
Fair values of the assets held by the postretirement benefits plans by asset category [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]
Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Settlement/ curtailment loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax
Plan asset (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive income (loss), plan asset (gain) loss, before tax
Pretax change in the value of the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Other
Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, before tax
(Gain) Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (but not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost) arising during the period.
Other comprehensive (income) loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationship Associated with Error Adjustment - Balance Prior to Correction of Error [Member]
Customer Relationship Associated with Error Adjustment - Balance Prior to Correction of Error [Member]
Customer Relationship Associated with Error Adjustment - Balance Prior to Correction of Error [Member]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Expected Loss Recognized Resulting from Inclusion of Certain Integration Costs not Originally Reflected in Acquisition Valuation Model [Member]
Expected Loss Recognized Resulting from Inclusion of Certain Integration Costs not Originally Reflected in Acquisition Valuation Model [Member]
Expected Loss Recognized Resulting from Inclusion of Certain Integration Costs not Originally Reflected in Acquisition Valuation Model [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Total Company [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Electricity Operating Segment [Member]
Electricity Operating Segment [Member]
Electricity Operating Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Loss on Contracts
Loss on Contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Table]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Table]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2013 Project [Member]
2013 Project [Member]
2013 Project [Member]
2011 Project [Member]
2011 Project [Member]
2011 Restructuring Project [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Quarterly Results [Axis]
Quarterly Results [Axis]
Summary of Results for a Given Quarter [Axis]
Quarterly Results [Domain]
Quarterly Results [Domain]
Quarterly Results [Domain]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Restructuring Charges
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Domain]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenue
Deferred Revenue
Deferred costs
Deferred Costs
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Accumulated OCI for Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments, Net of Tax [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Effect of Cash Flow Derivatives on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, Before Tax [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Foreign Exchange Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Warranty Expense
Warranty Expense
The expense (credit) charged against earnings for the period pertaining to warranties on the entity's goods and services granted to customers.
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Effect of Cash Flow Derivatives on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, Before Tax [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Euro Term Loan Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Euro Term Loan Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Abstract]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Abstract]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Beyond 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Moderate duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Moderate duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Moderate duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Shorter duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Shorter duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Shorter duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Percentage of Benefit Plans Denominated in Euro [Domain]
Percentage of Benefit Plans Denominated in Euro [Domain]
Percentage of Benefit Plans Denominated in Euro [Domain]
Longer duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Longer duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member]
Longer duration euro denominated defined benefit plans [Member] [Member]
Defined Benefit Obligations [Member]
Defined Benefit Obligations [Member]
Euro Denominated Benefit Plans [Domain]
Euro Denominated Benefit Plans [Domain]
Euro Denominated Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Discount Rate assumption used to determine the benefit obligation
Percentage of benefit plans denominated in euro
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Support, Methodology and Source Data
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Support, Methodology and Source Data
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Before-tax amount [Abstract]
Before-tax amount [Abstract]
Before-tax amount [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on a nonderivative net investment hedging instrument
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Before Tax
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Before Tax
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income (loss)
Pension plan benefits liability adjustment
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Tax (provision) benefit [Abstract]
Tax (provision) benefit [Abstract]
Tax (provision) benefit [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on a nonderivative net investment hedging instrument
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Tax
Tax effect on net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency denominated loan designated as a hedge of a net investment in international operations.
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Pension plan benefits liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss) tax (provision) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net-of-tax amount
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on nonderivative hedging instruments
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Net
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Nonderivative Net Investment Hedging Instrument Net Of Tax
Net hedging (gain) loss reclassified into net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Pension plan benefit liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Vested and Released [Member]
Vested and Released [Member]
Vested and Released [Member]
Vested but Not Released [Member]
Vested but Not Released [Member]
Vested but not released due to contractual agreement or statutory requirement.
Expected to Vest [Member]
Expected to Vest [Member]
Shares not vested, but expected to vest.
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Long Term Performance Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Long Term Performance Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Restricted stock awards related to the Long Term Performance Plan (LTPP), which may only become eligible for vesting based upon satisfaction of certain performance condition(s), market condition(s), and/or required service periods.
[Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, beginning balance, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Issued, Number
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Released, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Released In Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value
The aggregate instrinsic value for RSU's released is the market value of stock, before applicable income taxes, based on the closing price on the stock release date.
Forfeited, Number
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Outstanding, ending balance, Number
Vested but not released, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
SummaryOfIntangibleAssetAccountActivity [Table Text Block]
SummaryOfIntangibleAssetAccountActivity [Table Text Block]
Summary schedule of intangible asset activity for the period (Table Text Block).
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Deferred tax assets current, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred tax assets noncurrent, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Wages and benefits payable
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Current portion of debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of warranty
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Unearned revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term warranty
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Pension plan benefit liability
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities noncurrent, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term obligations
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, no par value, 10 million shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, no par value, 75 million shares authorized, 39,149 and 39,277 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Itron, Inc. shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Total Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Total Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Core-developed technology [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Customer contracts and relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trademarks and trade names [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-process research and development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Assets
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Gas Operating Segment [Member]
Gas Operating Segment [Member]
Gas Operating Segment [Member]
Water Operating Segment [Member]
Water Operating Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
IBNR accrual
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported and Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Derivative and Nonderivative Instruments Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member]
Changes to accumulated comprehensive income resulting from gains and losses from derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as hedging instruments.
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning of Period
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Realized (gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, End of Period
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Average Price Per Share
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Average Price Per Share
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Average Price Per Share
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
U.S. federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Loss carryforwards(1)
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation and Amortization
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from the excess of the tax basis over GAAP book basis of tangible and intangible assets.
Warranty reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Tax credits(2)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Pension plan benefits expense
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Equity compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Inventory valuation
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Other deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation and Amortization
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects arising from the excess of the GAAP book basis over tax basis of tangible and intangible assets which will increase future taxable income when such temporary difference is reversed.
Tax effect of accumulated translation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income
Other deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Computers and Software, Gross
Computers and Software, Gross
Amount before depreciation of computers and software.
Buildings, furniture, and improvements
Buildings, furniture, and improvements
Amount before depreciation of building, furniture, and improvements.
Land
Land
Construction in progress, including purchased equipment
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held for sale (net carrying value)
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived
Long-lived assets held for sale (fair value)
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-lived assets held for sale (total loss recognized)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Defined Contribution, Bonus, and Profit Sharing [Abstract]
Defined Contribution, Bonus, and Profit Sharing [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits, by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Postretirement Benefits, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Defined contribution plans expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Certain Balance Sheet Components [Text Block]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2019 - 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Abstract]
Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Abstract]
Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Summary of the Allownace for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Provision of doubtful accounts, net
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Accounts written-off
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Effects of change in exchange rates
EffectsOfChangeInExchangeRates
The increase (decrease) in the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable due to the effect of exchange rate changes on balances held in foreign currencies.
Ending balance
Segment Information [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect of Net Investment Hedge Nonderivative on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement (Table)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative, (Effective Portion) [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Before tax
Net of tax
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Inventories [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Report Date [Axis]
Report Date [Axis]
Financial Statements Date [Domain]
Financial Statement Filing Date [Domain]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Total Equity [Domain]
Total Itron Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Parent [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Balance (value)
Balance (value)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Options exercised (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options exercised (value)
Stock Issued, Value, Stock Options Exercised, Net of Tax Benefit (Expense)
Restricted stock awards released (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock awards released (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Issuance of stock-based compensation awards (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Issuance of stock-based compensation awards (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Employee stock purchase plan (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Employee stock purchase plan (value)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Employee stock plans income tax deficiencies
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Repurchase of common stock (shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase of common stock (value)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Balance (shares)
Balance (value)
Balance (value)
Balance (value)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2011 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
2011 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Term Loans [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
USD Denominated Term Loan [Member]
USD Denominated Term Loan [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Loans Payable to Bank
Loans Payable to Bank
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Extended Warranty [Member]
Extended Warranty [Member]
Extended Warranty [Member]
Beginning balance
Unearned revenue for new extended warranties
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Unearned revenue recognized
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Effect of change in exchange rates
Deferred Revenue, Currency Translation Increase (Decrease)
Total Increase or Decrease in the deferred revenue liability due to currency translation.
Ending balance
Less: current portion of unearned revenue for extended warranty
Long-term unearned revenue for extended warranty within Other long-term obligations
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Employee Stock [Member]
Shares of stock sold to employees(1)
Weighted average fair value per ESPP award(2)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Table]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Costs [Axis]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of actuarial net (gains) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Other Benefit Costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Other Benefit Costs
Defined benefit plan, settlement and other benefit costs (recoveries of costs)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Repayments of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
2007 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
2007 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock-based awards excluded from diluted EPS calculation (antidilutive)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
LUXEMBOURG
LUXEMBOURG
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized (1) [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized (1) [Axis]
Information by deferred tax liability has not been recognized.
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized (1) [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized (1) [Domain]
[Domain] for Information by deferred tax liability has not been recognized.
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures [Member]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures [Member]
An excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries and foreign corporate joint ventures that is essentially permanent in duration. This includes undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and foreign corporate joint ventures.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, General Business
Excess tax benefits from employee stock plan exercises
Excess tax benefits from employee stock plan exercises
The amount of gross income tax return deduction for employee stock plan exercises in excess of the compensation cost recorded for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes, which is available as of the balance sheet date to reduce future cash taxes payable and increase our common stock by amount of the tax effect of this gross deduction amount.
Tax effect of excess benefits from employee stock plan exercises, which will increase our common stock when it reduces our cash taxes payable, and which is not recognized in our deferred tax assets
Tax effect of excess benefits from employee stock plan exercises, which will increase our common stock when it reduces our cash taxes payable, and which is not recognized in our deferred tax assets
Tax benefit associated with employee stock plan exercises, which is not recognized as a part of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date, and which will increase the common stock balance when such tax benefit reduces cash taxes payable. The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting.
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that may reasonably possibly decrease within 12 months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Change, Next Twelve Months
The estimated reasonably possible increase (decrease) in the total amount of the unrecognized tax benefit (that will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months) for tax positions taken.
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Repayments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of long-term debt repayments made during the reporting periods presented.
Prepaid Debt Fees and Accrued Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees and Accrued Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees and Accrued Interest Expense associated with long-term debt. [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Expense On Liability Components [Table Text Block]
ScheduleOfInterestExpenseOnLiabilityComponents [Table Text Block]
Table disclosing the contractual interest coupon, amortization of the discount on the liability component and total interest expense relating to the company's convertible subordinated notes. [Table Text Block]
Net actuarial loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Net prior service cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Goodwill Excluding Non Goodwill Intangibles [Abstract]
Goodwill, excluding non-goodwill intangible assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Water Operating Segment [Member]
Employee severance costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Asset Impairment and Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal [Member]
Asset Impairment and Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal [Member]
Asset Impairment and Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal [Member]
Other restructuring costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Change in Total Expected Restructuring Costs
Change in Total Expected Restructuring Costs
The total dollar change in the expected total restructuring costs during the current period.
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Restructuring - Percent of Positions Expected to be Eliminated
Restructuring - Percent of Positions Expected to be Eliminated
Restructuring - Percent of Positions Expected to be Eliminated as Compared to Total Emmployees
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected term (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average fair value
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross increase to positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decrease to positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases to current period tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Audit settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Decrease related to lapsing of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Effect of change in exchange rates
Effect of Change in Exchange Rates Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Effect of Change in Exchange Rates Unrecognized Tax Benefit
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Net interest and penalties expense (benefit)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Accrued interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Accrued penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Abstract]
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Current retainage contract receivables [Member]
Current retainage contract receivables [Member]
Current retainage contract receivables [Member]
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Member]
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Member]
Long Term Retainage Contract Receivables [Member]
Long term Retainage Contract Receivables [Line Items]
Long term Retainage Receivables [Line Items]
Long term Retainage Receivables [Line Items]
Contract Receivable Retainage, Due One Year or Less
Contract Receivable Retainage, Due in Next Twelve Months
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable, Amount Expected to be Collected after Next Twelve Months
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable, Amount Expected to be Collected after Next Twelve Months
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Contract Receivable Retainage, Due after Next Rolling Twelve Months
Contract Receivable Retainage, Due after Next Rolling Twelve Months
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents, at fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Term loans
Secured Debt
Term loans, at fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Multicurrency revolving line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Multicurrency revolving line of credit, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Interest rate swaps, at fair value
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Foreign exchange forwards, liability, at fair value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Revenues by Region
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
United States and Canada [Member]
United States and Canada [Member]
United States and Canada [Member]
EMEA [Member]
EMEA [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
The combined total of all countries outside of the USA, Canada, and Europe, for the purpose of reporting revenue by region. [Member]
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues
Share Repurchase Plan [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Plan [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Plan [Table]
Stock Repurchase Plan [Table]
Table describing the Company's stock repurchase plan. [Table]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Debt [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Component of Other Labor-related Expenses [Axis]
Component of Other Labor-related Expenses [Axis]
Component of Other Labor-related Expenses [Axis]
Health Plan Benefit Costs [Domain]
Health Plan Benefit Costs [Domain]
Health Plan Benefit Costs [Domain]
Plan costs
Other Labor-related Expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense [Table]
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense [Table]
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense [Table]
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Beyond 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total intangible assets subject to amortization
Income Tax Provision [Table]
Income Tax Provision [Table]
Summary of U.S. federal, state, and foreign taxes on income from continuing operations.
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Change in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Stock Repurchase Plan [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Plan [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Stock Repurchase Plan
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Abstract]
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Abstract]
Repurchased [Member]
Repurchased convertible notes at the option of the holder. [Member]
Redeemed [Member]
Redeemed convertible notes at the option of the company. [Member]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Line Items]
Repurchase of convertible senior subordinated debt
Repurchase of convertible senior subordinated debt
Repurchase or redemption of convertible senior subordinated debt
Estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate
Estimated Nonconvertible Debt Borrowing Rate
Rate prepresents the entities non-convertible debt borrowing rate at the time their convertible notes were issued, which also relfects the effective interest rate on the liability component.
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary Of The Intangible Asset Account Activity [Table]
Summary Of The Intangible Asset Account Activity [Table]
Summary Of The Intangible Asset Account Activity [Table]
Beginning balance, intangible assets, gross
Intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Assets no longer in use written-off
Intangible Asset No Longer In Use Written Off
Intangible Asset No Longer In Use Written Off During the Period
Effect of change in exchange rates
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Ending balance, intangible assets, gross
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Guaranteed Insurance Benefit Type [Member]
Guaranteed Insurance Benefit Type [Domain]
Securities (Assets) [Member]
Securities (Assets) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Credit Facility Additional Information [Abstract]
Credit Facility Additional Information [Abstract]
Interest Rate, Type [Axis]
Interest Rate, Type [Axis]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
Interest Rate, Type [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Alternate base rate (1) [Member]
Alternate base rate (1) [Member]
The first of three alternate base rates under a credit facility agreement.
Alternate base rate (2) [Member]
Alternate base rate (2) [Member]
The second of three alternate base rates under a credit facility agreement.
Alternate base rate (3) [Member]
Alternate base rate (3) [Member]
The third of three alternate base rates under a credit facility agreement.
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Subordinated Borrowing, Name [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2013 through June 2014 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2013 through June 2014 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2014 through June 2016 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2014 through June 2016 [Domain]
Scheduled Quarterly Repayments September 2014 through June 2016 [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Debt Instrument, Collateral
Debt Instrument, Collateral
Repayments of Secured Debt
Repayments of Secured Debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Unamortized prepaid debt fees
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross
Summary of the Warranty Accrual Account Activity [Table]
Summary of the Warranty Accrual Account Activity [Table]
Summary of the Warranty Accrual Account Activity [Table]
WarrantiesActivity [Line Items]
WarrantiesActivity [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Product Warranty Accrual
New product warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Other changes/adjustments to warranties
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Claims activity
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Effect of change in exchange rates
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease)
Ending balance
Less: current portion of warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Long-term warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Debt Fees [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid debt fees represent the capitalized direct costs incurred related to the issuance of debt and are recorded as noncurrent assets. These costs are amortized to interest expense over the lives of the respective borrowings, including contingent maturity or call features, using the effective interest method, or straight-line method when associated with a revolving credit facility. When debt is repaid early, the related portion of unamortized prepaid debt fees is written-off and included in interest expense. [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contingencies [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty [Policy Text Block]
Warranty [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for all warranty types including the methodology for measuring the liability. [Policy Text Block]
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Repurchase Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Repurchase Policy [Policy Text Block]
Describes the company's accounting policy related to share repurchases under a program authorized by its Board of Directors. Share repurchases are made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities and state laws.[Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product and Software Development Costs [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Exchange [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unrestricted Stock Award [Member]
Unrestricted Stock Award [Member]
Unrestricted stock awards issued to the Board of Directors as part of their compensation.
Shares of unrestricted stock granted
Weighted average grant date fair value per share
Accounts Receivable, Net (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net (Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Allowance
Expected annual rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Expected annual rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Accumulated OCI Reclassified to Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Accumulated OCI Reclassified to Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, before tax
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax
Restructuring Reserve - Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Costs incurred and charged to expense
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash items
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Effect of change in exchange rates
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve - Ending Balance
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net [Axis]
Trade receivables (net of allowance of $8,368 and $7,372)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Unbilled receivables
Unbilled Receivables, Current
Total accounts receivable, net
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Long Term Obligations [Member]
Other Long Term Obligations [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Liability Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Total liability derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Vendor Supplied Component Warranty Expense Type [Member]
Vendor Supplied Component Warranty Expense Type [Member]
Warranty charge due to vendor supplied component [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility dated in August 2011, consisting of a $300 million U.S. dollar term loan and a multicurrency revolving line of credit with a principal amount of up to $660 million.
A specific batch of C&I meters that were manufactured with a misaligned automated solder-feeder [Member]
A specific batch of C and I meters that were manufactured with a misaligned automated solder feeder [Member]
Warranty charge due to a specific batch of C&I meters that were manufactured with a misaligned automated solder-feeder [Member]
Arbitration claims in Sweden [Member]
Arbitration claims in Sweden [Member]
Warranty charge due to arbitration claims in Sweden [Member]
Warranty charge related to certain products in Brazil. [Member]
Warranty charge related to certain products in Brazil. [Member]
Warranty charge related to certain products in Brazil. [Member]
Product Warranty Expense, Change
Product Warranty Expense, Change
Change in product warranty expense compared to prior year.
Recovery Associated With Settlement Of Product Claims
Recovery Associated With Settlement Of Product Claims
Recovery from a third party associated with settlement of product claims.
Warranty charge
Warranty charge
This tag represents specific cases of warranty charges (adjustments) disclosed. This is a subset of the tag itri_WarrantyChangesAndAdjustments, which is defined as "Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting product warranties (including adjustments for changes in estimates)."
Inventory Valuation and Obsolescence [Member]
Inventory Valuation and Obsolescence [Member]
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
Product development
Research and Development Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Restructuring expense
Goodwill impairment
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Income tax benefit (provision)
Net income (loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Revenues Gross Profit And Operating Income By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenues By Region [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense Associated With Segments [Table Text Block]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense Associated With Segments [Table Text Block]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense Associated With Segments [Table Text Block]
Segment [Domain]
Unamortized prepaid debt fees [Abstract]
Unamortized prepaid debt fees [Abstract]
Unamortized prepaid debt fees
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Bonus and Profit Sharing Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Award Expense [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Award Expense [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]
Effect of Foreign Exchange Option and Forward Derivatives in the Income Statement (Table)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Other Adjustments
Additions Charged to Cost and Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Balance at End of Period Noncurrent
Restructuring Project [Table]
Restructuring Project [Table]
Restructuring Project [Table]
Restructuring Project [Line Items]
Restructuring Project [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Restructuring Project [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Reconciliation of Consolidated Actual Tax Rate to U.S. Federal Statutory Rate [Table]
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Expected federal income tax provision (benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Goodwill impairment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Luxembourg net operating loss
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Amount
Stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount
Foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Change in tax rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal effect
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
U.S. tax provision on foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Domestic production activities deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount
Local foreign taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation, Local Foreign Taxes
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the application of appropriate local tax rates in foreign jurisdictions.
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Offsetting Assets [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liabilities Not Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liabilities Not Offset
Derivative liabilities, for which management has made an accounting policy election not to offset or which do not meet the criteria for offsetting, subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements but which have not been offset against derivative assets for net presentation on the balance sheet.
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table]
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Assets Not Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Assets Not Offset
Derivative assets, for which management has made an accounting policy election not to offset or which do not meet the criteria for offsetting, subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements but which have not been offset against derivative liabilities for net presentation on the balance sheet.
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Depreciation [Abstract]
Depreciation expense [Table]
Depreciation expense [Table]
Depreciation Expense [Table]
Depreciation expense [Axis]
Depreciation expense [Axis]
Depreciation expense [Domain]
Depreciation expense [Domain]
Depreciation expense [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value of Plan Assets [Member]
Benefit obligation at January 1,
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs
Benefit obligation at December 31,
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes, Plan Assets
Changes in plan assets for reasons other than those separately disclosed.
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,
Ending balance at fair value (net pension plan benefit liability)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract]
Consigned Inventory [Table]
Consigned Inventory [Table]
Consigned Inventory is inventory held at third-party locations, however, title is maintained by the company. [Table]
Consigned Inventory [Axis]
Consigned Inventory [Axis]
Consigned Inventory [Domain]
Consigned Inventory [Member]
Consigned Inventory [Domain]
Consigned inventory [Line Items]
Consigned inventory [Line Items]
Consigned Inventory
Other Inventory, Materials, Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment, Gross
Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Tax Benefit [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock Options Activity [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of restricted stock units, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of stock units, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.
Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Unrestricted Stock Awards Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Nonemployee Director Stock Award Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Schedule of Fair Values Of Financial Instruments by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2010 Stock Incentive Plan, which consists of stock options, restricted stock units, and unrestricted stock awards.
[Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares available for future grant under the Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Description
Award vesting rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation expense, Expected weighted average period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Restricted Awards Eligible For Vesting
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Other
ESPP, maximum percentage of employee salary eligible for participation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Stock Options Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Condition Vesting Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Condition Vesting Range, Lower Range Limit
For awards with a performance condition that results in a variable percentage of shares being earned, relative to the number of awards originally granted, the lower range limit of the variable percentage range.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Condition Vesting Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Condition Vesting Range, Upper Range Limit
For awards with a performance condition that results in a variable percentage of shares being earned, relative to the number of awards originally granted, the upper range limit of the variable percentage range.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Market Condition Multiplier, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Market Condition Multiplier, Lower Range Limit
For a multiplier payout feature, which provides for the multiplication of shares earned by a percentage factor as the result of achievement against a market condition, the lower range limit of the multiplier, in percentage terms.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Market Condition Multiplier, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Market Condition Multiplier, Upper Range Limit
For a multiplier payout feature, which provides for the multiplication of shares earned by a percentage factor as the result of achievement against a market condition, the upper range limit of the multiplier, in percentage terms.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Possible Total Percentage of Shares Vested, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Possible Total Percentage of Shares Vested, Lower Range Limit
For awards whereby a variable percentage of shares will ultimately vest, relative to the number of awards originally granted, based upon the combination of multiple performance or market conditions, the lower range limit of the total variable percentage range.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Possible Total Percentage of Shares Vested, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Possible Total Percentage of Shares Vested, Upper Range Limit
For awards whereby a variable percentage of shares will ultimately vest, relative to the number of awards originally granted, based upon the combination of multiple performance or market conditions, the upper range limit of the total variable percentage range.
Restructuring costs recognized in prior periods
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Threshold for Reporting Customer Concentration [Member]
Threshold for Reporting Customer Concentration [Member]
The threshold for reporting customer concentration. For any customer that meets or exceeds this threshold, the percentage of concentration with the given customer or customers is provided.
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A, for the given filing. This member is exclusive of previous filings (that is, this customer A is not necessarily the same customer A as in previous filings).
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member] Customer B, for the given filing. This member is exclusive of previous filings (that is, this customer B is not necessarily the same customer B as in previous filings).
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member] Customer C, for the given filing. This member is exclusive of previous filings (that is, this customer C is not necessarily the same customer C as in previous filings).
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers
Percentage of total company revenue represented by one customer
Concentration Risk, Percentage
First Quarter [Member]
First Quarter [Member]
Second Quarter [Member]
Second Quarter [Member]
Third Quarter [Member]
Third Quarter [Member]
Fourth Quarter [Member]
Fourth Quarter [Member]
Net income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.
Share Price
Share Price
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
FRANCE
GERMANY
BRAZIL
UNITED KINGDOM
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Earliest year subject to examination by major tax jurisdiction
Open Tax Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Domain]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Plan Assets in Other Long Term Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Current Portion of Pension Plan Liability in Wages and Benefits Payable
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current
Long-term portion of pension plan liability
Net Penison Plan Benefit Liability
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of prepaid debt fees
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization of convertible debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Deferred taxes, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Restructuring expense (recovery), non-cash
Restructuring Costs
Other adjustments, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Other long-term assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payables, other current liabilities, and taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Wages and benefits payable
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Unearned revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Warranty
Warranty
Total increases (decreases) in estimated warranty claims based on historical and projected product performance trends and costs.
Other operating, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Other investing, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments on debt
Issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Non-cash transactions:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Net
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Domain]
Defined Contribution, by Nature [Domain]
[Domain] for Defined Contribution, by Nature [Axis]
Employer Match Percentage [Member]
Employer Match Percentage [Member]
Employer Match Percentage [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Percentage of employer match into employee savings plan.
Percentage of employer match into employee savings plan.
Percentage of employer match into employee savings plan.
Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Property, Plant, and Equipment Policy Additional Information [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment Policy Additional Information [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment, computers and purchased software, and furniture [Member]
Machinery and equipment, computers and purchased software, and furniture [Member]
Machinery and equipment, computers and purchased software, and furniture [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Average
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Income Tax Provision [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related To Uncertain Tax Positions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit Related To OCI [Table Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Ownership Interest Percentage [Abstract]
Ownership Interest Percentage [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Table]
Basis of Consolidation [Table]
Basis of consolidation ownership interest policy [Table]
Basis of Consolidation [Axis]
Basis of Consolidation [Axis]
Basis of Consolidation [Axis]
Basis of Consolidation [Domain]
Basis of Consolidation [Member]
Basis of Consolidation [Member]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation [Line Items]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation [Line Items]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation [Line Items]
Basis of Consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Abstract]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Ownership Interest To Use Equity Method
Ownership Interest To Use Equity Method
The equity method of accounting is used for entities in which the company has a 50% or less invesment and exercises significant influence.
Ownership Interest To Use Cost Method
Ownership Interest To Use Cost Method
Entities in which the company has less than 20% investment and where they do not excercise significant influence are accounted for under the cost method.
Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Ownership Interest to be Held for Consolidation
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill beginning balance
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Effect of change in exchange rates
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill before impairment
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill ending balance
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Surety Bond [Member]
Surety Bond [Member]
Unsecured Multicurrency Revolving Lines of Credit [Member]
Unsecured multicurrency revolving lines of credit with various financial institutions.[Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Multicurrency revolving line of credit
Long-term borrowings
Standby LOCs issued and outstanding
Short-term borrowings(2)
Short-term Debt
Net available for additional borrowings and LOCs
Unsecured surety bonds in force
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Total minimum payments on debt
Intangible Assets Narrative Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Narrative Disclosure [Abstract]
Adjustment of Intangible Customer Relationship Asset Acquired [Member]
Adjustment of Intangible Customer Relationship Asset Acquired [Member]
Adjustment of Intangible Customer Relationship Asset Acquired [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Outstanding, beginning balance, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding, beginning balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning balance, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, beginning balance, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Granted, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Exercised, Number
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Forfeited, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, ending balance, Number
Outstanding, ending balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Outstanding, ending balance, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, ending balance, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Number
The number of share options expected to vest as of the balance sheet date.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are expected to vest.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
The weighted-average period between the balance sheet date and expiration date for expected to vest options under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value
As of the balance sheet date, the total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of expected to vest options.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Nonderivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Nonderivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Nonderivative Instruments used as a hedge [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Activity Volume Type [Axis]
Derivative Activity Volume Type [Axis]
Derivative Activity Volume Type [Axis]
Derivative Activity Volume Type [Domain]
Derivative Activity Volume Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Derivative Activity Volume Type [Axis]
Number of Counterparties [Member]
Number of Counterparties [Member]
Number of Counterparties [Member]
2011 Credit Facility USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
2011 Credit Facility USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
2011 Credit Facility USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swap June 2011 A [Member]
One year USD Term Loan interest rate swap that expired on June 2011 A [Member]
USD Term Loan Interest Rate Swap June 2011 B [Member]
One year USD Term Loan interest rate swap that expired on June 2011 - B [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Net unrealized loss on hedging instruments
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Pay fixed interest rate in interst rate swap
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Percentage rate above EURIBOR receive on interest rate swap
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Cash Payment to Terminate Interest Rate Swap
Cash Payment to Terminate Interest Rate Swap
Cash Payment to Terminate Interest Rate Swap
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Number of USD Term Loan Interest Rate Derivatives Expired
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Expired
The number of interest rate swap contracts that expired as of the balance sheet date.
Number of foreign exchange forward contracts entered into YTD
Description of Derivative Activity Volume
Employee Benefit Type [Axis]
Employee Benefit Type [Axis]
Type of Employee Benefit and Compensation [Domain]
Type of Employee Benefit and Compensation [Domain]
Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Awards Expense
Bonus and Profit Sharing Plans and Awards Expense
Expense recognized in the period related to bonus and profit sharing plans and other awards for employee achievement.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Consolidated Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Outside United States [Member]
Outside United States [Member]
Outside United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Employer Contributions [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Warranty Accruals [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Warranty Expense [Table Text Block]
Warranty Expense [Table Text Block]
Warranty Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes to Unearned Revenue for Extended Warranty [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes to Unearned Revenue for Extended Warranty [Table Text Block]
Health Benefit Plan Costs and Incurred But Not Reported Accrual Balance [Table Text Block]
Health Benefit Plan Costs and Incurred But Not Reported Accrual Balance [Table Text Block]
Health Benefit Plan Costs and Incurred But Not Reported Accrual Balance [Table Text Block]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges
Net hedging loss (gain) reclassified into net income (loss)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax:
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Stock-based Compensation Exepnse by Plan Type [Table]
Stock options
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense
Unrestricted stock awards
Unrestricted Stock Awards Compensation Expense
The noncash expense that represents the cost of unrestricted stock distributed to board of directors as a portion of their compensation.
ESPP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Compensation Expense
The noncash expense that represents the cost of awards granted to employees as compensation under the employee stock purchase plan.
Total stock-based compensation
Related tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Schedule of Interest Expense On Liability Components [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Expense On Liability Components [Abstract]
Contractual interest coupon
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of the discount on the liability component
Total interest expense on convertible notes
Interest Expense, Debt