Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 12,552	$ 16,893	$ 57,408	$ 80,358
Change in foreign currency translation	(5,851)	39,548	(36,607)	81,393
Total comprehensive income	6,701	56,441	20,801	161,751
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,625	1,338	6,787	4,963
Change in foreign currency translation	(1,940)	1,730	(2,136)	(4,156)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	685	3,068	4,651	807
Comprehensive income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.	$ 6,016	$ 53,373	$ 16,150	$ 160,944