Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ (332)	$ (20,831)	$ 4,979	$ (22,364)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,193)	(13,053)	(10,779)	(12,375)
Comprehensive loss	(3,525)	(33,884)	(5,800)	(34,739)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	24	20	16	35
Comprehensive loss attributable to Ciber, Inc.	$ (3,549)	$ (33,904)	$ (5,816)	$ (34,774)