How many members were there in wto when it was established?

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, with 123 original member countries. It succeeded the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in place since 1948. The WTO aimed to create a more structured trading environment and facilitate international trade among its member nations. Since its inception, the number of member countries has grown significantly.