The Belizean economy with a population of 312 Thousand (Est 2010 census) ranks 163rd in the world with a GDP PPP of 2.8 billion and GDP PPP per capita of 8,219 vs 48,328 (United States) according to the IMF in 2011. Its currency is the Belize dollar (BZD)and bank deposits held for a fixed term interest rate in Belize are called term deposits. According to CIA.gov its inflation was 0.9% in 2009 and -2.5% in 2011.