Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2025	Mar. 30, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (4,092)	$ 31,443
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items	302	(2,196)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	30,902	(17,826)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	31,204	(20,022)
Comprehensive income	27,112	11,421
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	519
Comprehensive income attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ 27,112	$ 10,902