CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 170,018	$ (50,263)	$ 523,379	$ (12,130)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation	14,609	(32,135)	25,613	(43,010)
Change in derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivatives	7,878	(22,862)	64,113	(21,391)
Adjustment for net (gains) losses realized and included in net income	(3,495)	16,020	(40,580)	19,355
Total change in derivative instruments	4,383	(6,842)	23,533	(2,036)
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities	0	(7,483)	0	(21,563)
Actuarial loss	0	0	(256)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992	(46,460)	48,890	(66,609)
Comprehensive income (loss)	189,010	(96,723)	572,269	(78,739)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	538	695	1,803	1,689
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ 188,472	$ (97,418)	$ 570,466	$ (80,428)