What is the best way to see how many row on each table, instead of using count()?

asked 20 Feb '14, 15:43

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If approximate numbers are sufficient, you can query the system catalog (row numbers are updated on each checkpoint):

select table_name, count from systab order by table_name
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answered 20 Feb '14, 16:33

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Excellent! thx!

(20 Feb '14, 16:50) pLee
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You could also add a "Checkpoint;" command just prior to Volker's select to force more up-to-date counts.

(20 Feb '14, 18:48) Bill Aumen
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