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SHOW STATS

Synopsis

SHOW STATS FOR table
SHOW STATS FOR ( query )

Description

Returns approximated statistics for the named table or for the results of a query. Returns NULL for any statistics that are not populated or unavailable on the data source.

Statistics are returned as a row for each column, plus a summary row for the table (identifiable by a NULL value for column_name). The following table lists the returned columns and what statistics they represent. Any additional statistics collected on the data source, other than those listed here, are not included.

Statistics

ColumnDescriptionNotes
column_nameThe name of the columnNULL in the table summary row
data_sizeThe total size in bytes of all the values in the columnNULL in the table summary row. Available for columns of string data types with variable widths.
distinct_values_countThe estimated number of distinct values in the columnNULL in the table summary row
nulls_fractionsThe portion of the values in the column that are NULLNULL in the table summary row.
row_countThe estimated number of rows in the tableNULL in column statistic rows
low_valueThe lowest value found in this columnNULL in the table summary row. Available for columns of DATE, integer, floating-point, and exact numeric data types.
high_valueThe highest value found in this columnNULL in the table summary row. Available for columns of DATE, integer, floating-point, and exact numeric data types.