Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 28, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (18,993)	$ 65,955	$ 36,330	$ 273,559
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items	511	363	(1,297)	647
Foreign currency translation adjustment	31,266	(38,901)	5,768	(15,703)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	31,777	(38,538)	4,471	(15,056)
Comprehensive income	12,784	27,417	40,801	258,503
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	306	426	1,172	1,211
Comprehensive income attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ 12,478	$ 26,991	$ 39,629	$ 257,292