Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Total Ciber, Inc. Shareholders' Equity	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests
BALANCES at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 358,953	$ 358,567	$ 745	$ (4,057)	$ 337,639	$ 24,032	$ 208	$ 386
BALANCES (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012			74,487	(708)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Consolidated net loss	(14,618)	(14,622)				(14,622)		4
Foreign currency translation	(834)	(834)					(834)
Change in noncontrolling interest	(6,607)	(6,755)			(6,755)			148
Shares issued under employee share plans, net	661	661	10	3,733	414	(3,496)
Shares issued under employee share plans, net (in shares)			970	612
Share-based compensation	8,969	8,969			8,969
BALANCES at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 346,524	$ 345,986	$ 755	$ (324)	$ 340,267	$ 5,914	$ (626)	$ 538
BALANCES (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013			75,457	(96)