How many members are in Al-Qaeda?

Answer 1

The number of members in Al Qaeda is unknown. Many speculate but it is hard to have substantial numbers. The range could be anywhere from the hundreds to the thousands.

It is also important to note that Al Qaeda is franchised (like McDonald's but more evil). As a result many people who would identify as "Al Qaeda" really belong to some other smaller militant/terror organization that receives funding and support from Al Qaeda but has no direct connection to the leadership of that organization.