Upon its formation, The Left had 71,000 members, of which 11,500 had been WASG members. Over the next two years the party grew, reaching a peak of 78,000 in 2009, after which point numbers began to decline.
At its inception, The Left had 71,000 followers, including 11,500 who were previously part of the WASG. Over the next two years, the party's membership increased to a high of 78,000 in 2009, after which point it began to dwindle.