CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 188,308	$ 49,628	$ 267,857	$ 243,301
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(7,538)	(22,758)	3,709	(12,280)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(1,445)	3,355	(2,939)	3,864
Reclassification of net losses (gains) realized and included in net income related to derivative instruments, net of tax	2,716	(605)	6,286	(224)
Actuarial (loss) gains, net of tax	(563)		(563)	981
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(6,830)	(20,008)	6,493	(7,659)
Comprehensive income	181,478	29,620	274,350	235,642
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	53	(455)	347	(1,162)
Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc.	$ 181,425	$ 30,075	$ 274,003	$ 236,804