| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2421405 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Other Charges - Restructuring Reserve Activity (Details) (http://www.diebold.com/role/RestructuringAndOtherChargesRestructuringReserveActivityDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000028823 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] |
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31 | |
Restructuring accrual balances and related activity | |||
Balance at beginning of period | |||
Liabilities incurred | 59,400,000 | 21,200,000 | 11,600,000 |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Restructuring Liabilities | |||
Liabilities paid/settled | ( | ( | ( |
Balance at end of period | 4,700,000 | 7,600,000 | |