Query below returns unused tables in a database what means tables which row count is equal to 0
Query
select table_schema,
table_name,
'IS EMPTY' as empty
from information_schema.tables
where row_count = 0
and table_type = 'BASE TABLE'
order by table_schema,
table_name;
Columns
- table_schema - schema name
- table_name - table name
- empty - text indicating that the table is empty
Rows
- One row represents one table in a database
- Scope of rows: all unused tables in a database
- Ordered by table schema, table name