Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Feb. 17, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000275053    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 250,332
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,016,130  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY