CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 40,714	$ 124,074
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in foreign currency translation	(529)	377
Change in derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivatives	10,945
Change in fair value of derivatives		(18,469)
Adjustment for net losses realized and included in net income	6,883
Adjustment for net losses realized and included in net income		14,185
Total change in derivative instruments		(4,284)
Total change in derivative instruments	17,828
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities	(8,827)	(8,745)
Actuarial gain	0	103
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	8,472	(12,549)
Comprehensive income	49,186	111,525
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	292	474
Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ 48,894	$ 111,051