Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 23,880	$ 95,415	$ 55,323	$ 207,604
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items	388	148	(1,808)	284
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,672)	3,475	(25,498)	23,198
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,284)	3,623	(27,306)	23,482
Comprehensive income	16,596	99,038	28,017	231,086
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	347	377	866	785
Comprehensive income attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ 16,249	$ 98,661	$ 27,151	$ 230,301