Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net loss	$ (20,831)	$ (14,465)	$ (22,364)	$ (14,618)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(13,053)	7,104	(12,375)	(834)
Comprehensive loss	(33,884)	(7,361)	(34,739)	(15,452)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	20	4	35	4
Comprehensive loss attributable to Ciber, Inc.	$ (33,904)	$ (7,365)	$ (34,774)	$ (15,456)