Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 896	$ 13,580
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,891)	(15,012)
Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassified to net income for sale of business	55,436	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, designated as cash flow hedges	0	2,528
Pension benefit obligation adjustment	4,270	701
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	52,815	(11,783)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	53,711	1,797
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(10)	977
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Itron, Inc.	$ 53,721	$ 820