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Loss Per Share (Schedule of Computations of Numerator and Denominator of Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share) (Details)

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Loss Per Share (Schedule of Computations of Numerator and Denominator of Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Numerator:        
Net loss attributable to Stratasys Ltd. $ (20,827) $ (901,273) $ (62,458) $ (1,140,492)
Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to redemption amount (1,800)
Net loss attributable to Stratasys Ltd. for basic and diluted loss per share $ (20,827) $ (901,273) $ (62,458) $ (1,142,292)
Denominator:        
Weighted average shares - denominator for basic and diluted net loss per share 52,432 51,941 52,232 51,437
Net loss per share attributable to Stratasys Ltd.        
Basic $ (0.40) $ (17.35) $ (1.20) $ (22.21)
Diluted $ (0.40) $ (17.35) $ (1.20) $ (22.21)