CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 242,265	$ 370,091	$ 396,089
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(2,183)	(23,522)	(79,323)
Changes in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	2,469	(182)	2,637
Reclassification of net losses realized and included in net income related to derivative instruments, net of tax	7,153	2,285	1,382
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities, net of tax	(1,513)
Actuarial loss, net of tax	(446)	(4,475)	(13,094)
Prior service cost, net of tax	234	867	(33)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	5,714	(25,027)	(88,431)
Comprehensive income	247,979	345,064	307,658
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	952	(1,391)	1,402
Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc.	$ 247,027	$ 346,455	$ 306,256