Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (29,755)	$ 325,513	$ 430,483
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items	3,643	(7,001)	51,310
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(49,272)	28,165	(41,885)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(45,629)	21,164	9,425
Comprehensive income (loss)	(75,384)	346,677	439,908
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,395	1,693	1,673
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ (76,779)	$ 344,984	$ 438,235