The Thai economy with a population of 65.998 Million (Est 2010) ranks 24th in the world with a GDP PPP of 546 billion and GDP PPP per capita of 8,051 vs 45,934 (United States) according to the IMF in 2009. Its currency is the Thai Baht (THB). Bank deposits held for a fixed term in Thailand are called fixed deposits. According to CIA.gov its inflation was 5.4% in 2008 and -0.9% in 2009.