The Mauritian economy with a population of 1.288 Million (Est 2010) ranks 126th in the world with a GDP PPP of 15.2 billion and GDP PPP per capita of 12,737 vs 45,934 (United States) according to the IMF in 2009. Its currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Bank deposits held for a fixed term in Mauritius are called fixed deposits. According to CIA.gov its inflation was 9.7% in 2008 and 2.5% in 2009.